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Flynt v. Bonta

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on January 12, 2026.

Docket No.25-173
Op. Below9th Cir.

Issue

Whether a state law that discriminates against firms engaged in interstate commerce by forcing firms to choose between being part of the enacting state’s intrastate market, or the interstate markets of the other states, but not both, violates the dormant commerce clause.

Proceedings & orders timeline

May 30, 2025
Application (24A1185) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from June 12, 2025 to August 11, 2025, submitted to Justice Kagan.
Jun 3, 2025
Application (24A1185) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until August 11, 2025.
Aug 11, 2025
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 12, 2025)
Aug 26, 2025
Waiver of right of respondents Rob Bonta, et al. to respond filed.
Sep 24, 2025
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/10/2025.
Oct 2, 2025
Response Requested. (Due November 3, 2025)
Oct 17, 2025
Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 3, 2025 to December 3, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
Oct 20, 2025
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 3, 2025.
Dec 3, 2025
Brief of respondents Rob Bonta, Attorney General of California, et al. in opposition filed.
Dec 16, 2025
Reply of petitioner Elizabeth Flynt filed.
Dec 23, 2025
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026.
Jan 12, 2026
Petition DENIED.

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