Fernandez v. United States
Issue: Whether a combination of “extraordinary and compelling reasons” that may warrant a discretionary sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) can include reasons that may also be alleged as grounds for vacatur of a sentence under 28 U.S.C. § 2255.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 11/13/2024 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 18, 2024) |
| 11/29/2024 | Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed. |
| 12/04/2024 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/10/2025. |
| 12/09/2024 | Response Requested. (Due January 8, 2025) |
| 01/03/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from January 8, 2025 to February 7, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 01/07/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including February 7, 2025 |
| 02/07/2025 | Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed. |
| 02/24/2025 | Reply of petitioner Joe Fernandez filed. |
| 04/23/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/15/2025. |
| 05/19/2025 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/22/2025. |
| 05/27/2025 | Petition GRANTED limited to the following question: Whether a combination of “extraordinary and compelling reasons” that may warrant a discretionary sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. §3582(c)(1)(A) can include reasons that may also be alleged as grounds for vacatur of a sentence under 28 U.S.C. §2255. |
| 06/20/2025 | Motion of United States for an extension of time submitted. |