Johnson v. United States Congress
Issue
Whether the Veterans’ Judicial Review Act stripped district courts of the jurisdiction, recognized by this court in Johnson v. Robison, to hear challenges to the constitutionality of acts of Congress affecting veterans’ benefits.
Oct 30, 2025Application (25A502) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 17, 2025 to December 17, 2025, submitted to Justice Thomas.
Nov 3, 2025Application (25A502) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until December 17, 2025.
Dec 17, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 21, 2026)Jan 15, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from January 21, 2026 to February 20, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.Jan 16, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including February 20, 2026.
Jan 21, 2026Brief amici curiae of National Veterans Legal Services Program, et al. filed.Feb 19, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 20, 2026 to March 6, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.Feb 20, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including March 6, 2026.
Mar 6, 2026Brief of respondent United States Congress filed.Mar 9, 2026Waiver of the 14-day waiting period for the distribution of the petition pursuant to Rule 15.5 filed by petitioner.Mar 11, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/27/2026.
Mar 30, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/2/2026.
Apr 6, 2026Petition GRANTED.
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