Donaldson v. Department of Homeland Security
Petition for certiorari denied on June 24, 2013
Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys work for or contribute to this blog in various capacities, is among the counsel to the petitioner in this case, which is listed without regard to the likelihood that it will be granted.
Issue: Whether or under what circumstances a federal agency may cancel a vacancy for the purpose of hiring a non-veteran over a disabled veteran who is ranked higher on a list of qualified candidates.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 02/25/2013 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 27, 2013) |
| 03/13/2013 | Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for the petitioner. |
| 03/22/2013 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including April 26, 2013. |
| 03/27/2013 | Brief amicus curiae of National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. filed. |
| 03/27/2013 | Brief amicus curiae of Federal Circuit Bar Association filed. |
| 04/24/2013 | Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including May 24, 2013. |
| 05/24/2013 | Brief of respondent Department of Homeland Security in opposition filed. |
| 06/03/2013 | Reply of petitioner Robert Donnell Donaldson filed. |
| 06/04/2013 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 20, 2013. |
| 06/24/2013 | Petition DENIED. |