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Hernandez-Ramirez v. United States

Petition granted, judgment vacated and case remanded for further consideration in light of Sessions v. Dimaya on May 14, 2018.

Docket No.17-6065
Op. Below5th Cir.

Issue

(1) Whether the federal generic aggravated-assault offense requires more than a showing of mere recklessness for conviction; and (2) whether the definition of an "aggravated felony" in 18 U.S.C. § 16(b) is unconstitutionally vague.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Sep 18, 2017
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 20, 2017)
Oct 12, 2017
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 20, 2017.
Oct 30, 2017
Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including December 7, 2017.
Dec 7, 2017
Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.
Dec 13, 2017
Reply of petitioner Ramon Hernandez-Ramirez filed.
Dec 21, 2017
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/5/2018.
Apr 17, 2018
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/20/2018.
Apr 23, 2018
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/27/2018.
May 7, 2018
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/10/2018.
May 14, 2018
Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Sessions v. Dimaya, 584 U. S. ____ (2018).
Jun 15, 2018
JUDGMENT ISSUED.

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