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Hedgepeth v. Britton

Pending petition

Docket No. Op. BelowArgument Opinion Vote Author Term
25-819 7th Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether and in what circumstances public employers may discipline employees based on their expression of controversial views while off the job.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
11/12/2025Application (25A562) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 24, 2025 to January 8, 2026, submitted to Justice Barrett.
11/17/2025Application (25A562) granted by Justice Barrett extending the time to file until January 8, 2026.
01/08/2026Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 11, 2026)
01/20/2026Waiver of right of respondent James A. Britton, et al. to respond filed.
01/28/2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
02/03/2026Letter received from Jeanne Hedgepeth.
02/09/2026Response Requested. (Due March 11, 2026)
02/11/2026Brief amicus curiae of The Buckeye Institute filed.
02/11/2026Brief amicus curiae of American Center for Law and Justice filed.
02/27/2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from March 11, 2026 to April 10, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
03/02/2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including April 10, 2026.
03/11/2026Brief amicus curiae of The Equal Protection Project filed.
03/11/2026Brief amici curiae of Manhattan Institute, et al. filed.
03/11/2026Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed.
03/11/2026Brief amici curiae of Pacific Legal Foundation, et al. filed.
03/11/2026Amicus brief of Liberty Justice Center submitted.