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McNair v. Johnson

Pending petition

Docket No. Op. BelowArgument Opinion Vote Author Term
25-808 11th Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether federal courts have the power to issue sanctions under their inherent authority without first finding “bad faith,” and, if they do, whether they have the power to issue sanctions under their inherent authority even for “unintentional or merely negligent conduct.”

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
11/11/2025Application (25A559) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from December 7, 2025 to February 5, 2026, submitted to Justice Thomas.
11/14/2025Application (25A559) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until January 6, 2026.
01/06/2026Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 9, 2026)
01/20/2026Waiver of right of respondent K. Johnson to respond filed.
01/28/2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
02/06/2026Response Requested. (Due March 9, 2026)
02/20/2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from March 9, 2026 to April 8, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
02/23/2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including April 8, 2026.
03/09/2026Brief amici curiae of Robert J. Pushaw, et al. filed.