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Gilliam v. Gerregano

Petition for certiorari denied on December 8, 2025

Docket No. Op. BelowArgument Opinion Vote Author Term
25-107 Tenn. Mid. Div. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2025

Issue: Whether the messages paid for and chosen by car owners on personalized license plates, commonly known as “vanity” plates, are government speech.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
05/13/2025Application (24A1104) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from May 27, 2025 to July 26, 2025, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
05/15/2025Application (24A1104) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until July 26, 2025.
07/25/2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 28, 2025)
08/26/2025Brief amici curiae of Simon Tam, et al. filed.
08/27/2025Waiver of right of respondent David Gerregano, et al. to respond filed.
08/28/2025Brief amici curiae of Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty Inc., et al. filed.
08/28/2025Brief amicus curiae of American Center for Law & Justice filed.
08/28/2025Brief amici curiae of Foundation for Individual Rights, et al. filed.
09/03/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2025.
09/05/2025Response Requested. (Due October 6, 2025)
09/09/2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 6, 2025 to November 5, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
09/11/2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including November 5, 2025.
10/06/2025Brief amicus curiae of Protect the First Foundation filed.
11/03/2025Brief of respondents David Gerregano, et al. in opposition filed.
11/18/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/5/2025.
11/18/2025Reply of petitioner Leah Gilliam filed. (Distributed)
12/08/2025Petition DENIED.