Hedgepeth v. Britton
Pending Petition
Issue
Whether and in what circumstances public employers may discipline employees based on their expression of controversial views while off the job.
Nov 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.
Nov 17, 2025Application (25A562) granted by Justice Barrett extending the time to file until January 8, 2026.
Jan 8, 2026Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 11, 2026)Jan 20, 2026Waiver of right of respondent James A. Britton, et al. to respond filed.Jan 28, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
Feb 3, 2026Letter received from Jeanne Hedgepeth.Feb 9, 2026Response Requested. (Due March 11, 2026)
Feb 11, 2026Brief amicus curiae of The Buckeye Institute filed.Feb 11, 2026Brief amicus curiae of American Center for Law and Justice filed.Feb 27, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from March 11, 2026 to April 10, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.Mar 2, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including April 10, 2026.
Mar 11, 2026Brief amicus curiae of The Equal Protection Project filed.Mar 11, 2026Brief amici curiae of Manhattan Institute, et al. filed.Mar 11, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed.Mar 11, 2026Brief amici curiae of Pacific Legal Foundation, et al. filed.Mar 11, 2026Brief amicus curiae of Liberty Justice Center filed.Apr 10, 2026Brief of James A. Britton, et al. in opposition submitted.Recommended Citation: Hedgepeth v. Britton, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/hedgepeth-v-britton/