Maxwell v. United States
Pending petition
Issue: Whether, under Santobello v. New York and common principles of contract interpretation, promise on behalf of the “United States” or the “Government” that is made by a U.S. Attorney in one district binds federal prosecutors in other districts.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 01/15/2025 | Application (24A709) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 23, 2025 to April 10, 2025, submitted to Justice Sotomayor. |
| 01/21/2025 | Application (24A709) granted by Justice Sotomayor extending the time to file until April 10, 2025. |
| 04/10/2025 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 14, 2025) |
| 05/07/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from May 14, 2025 to June 13, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 05/08/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including June 13, 2025. |
| 05/09/2025 | Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed. |
| 06/06/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from June 13, 2025 to July 14, 2025, submitted to The Clerk. |
| 06/09/2025 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including July 14, 2025. |