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Montana v. Planned Parenthood of Montana

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on July 3, 2025.

Docket No.24-745
Op. BelowMont.

Issue

Whether a parent’s fundamental right to direct the care and custody of his or her children includes a right to know and participate in decisions concerning their minor child’s medical care, including a minor’s decision to seek an abortion.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Oct 29, 2024
Application (24A438) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 12, 2024 to January 11, 2025, submitted to Justice Kagan.
Nov 1, 2024
Application (24A438) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until January 11, 2025.
Jan 10, 2025
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 13, 2025)
Feb 6, 2025
Waiver of right of respondent Planned Parenthood of Montana, et al. to respond filed.
Feb 19, 2025
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/7/2025.
Feb 28, 2025
Response Requested. (Due March 31, 2025)
Mar 18, 2025
Motion to extend the time to file a response from March 31, 2025 to April 30, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
Mar 24, 2025
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including April 30, 2025.
Mar 31, 2025
Brief amicus curiae of Americans United for Life filed.
Mar 31, 2025
Brief amici curiae of Governor Greg Gianforte filed.
Mar 31, 2025
Brief amici curiae of Advancing American Freedom, et al. filed.
Mar 31, 2025
Brief amicus curiae of Heartbeat International, Inc. filed.
Mar 31, 2025
Brief amici curiae of Florida, et al. filed.
Apr 21, 2025
Motion to extend the time to file a response from April 30, 2025 to May 30, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.
Apr 23, 2025
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including May 30, 2025.
May 28, 2025
Letter updating counsel of record information for petitioners received.
May 30, 2025
Waiver of the 14-day waiting period for the distribution of the petition pursuant to Rule 15.5 filed by petitioners.
May 30, 2025
Brief of respondents Planned Parenthood of Montana, et al. in opposition filed. (Distributed)
Jun 3, 2025
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/18/2025.
Jun 5, 2025
Reply of petitioners Montana, et al. filed. (Distributed)
Jun 17, 2025
Rescheduled.
Jun 23, 2025
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/26/2025.
Jul 3, 2025
Petition DENIED. Statement of Justice Alito, with whom Justice Thomas joins, respecting the denial of certiorari. (Detached Opinion)

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