Ghanem v. United States
Pending Petition
Issue
Whether the Fifth and Sixth Amendments prohibit federal courts from increasing a criminal defendant’s authorized punishment based on conduct—including uncharged, dismissed, or acquitted conduct—that was never admitted by the defendant or proven to the jury beyond a reasonable doubt.
Nov 25, 2025Application (25A629) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from January 14, 2026 to February 13, 2026, submitted to Justice Kagan.
Dec 1, 2025Application (25A629) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until February 13, 2026.
Feb 13, 2026Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 20, 2026)Mar 13, 2026Motion of United States for an extension of time not accepted for filing. (March 13, 2026 - Motion withdrawn)
Mar 13, 2026Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.Mar 17, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/2/2026.
Mar 20, 2026Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed.Mar 20, 2026Amici brief of Law Professor Douglas Berman, et al. not accepted for filing. (To be corrected - March 24, 2026)
Mar 20, 2026Brief amici curiae of Professor Douglas Berman, et al. filed. (Corrected)Mar 20, 2026Amici brief of 18 Former Federal Judges not accepted for filing. (To be corrected - March 24, 2026)
Mar 20, 2026Brief amici curiae of 18 Former Federal Judges filed. (Corrected)Mar 23, 2026Response Requested. (Due April 22, 2026)
Recommended Citation: Ghanem v. United States, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/ghanem-v-united-states/