Patel v. Johnson
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on February 24, 2014.
Issue
(1) Whether the Board of Immigration Appeals is entitled to deference under Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. when interpreting the definition of "national" codified at 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(22); and (2) whether the definition of "national" in 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(22) encompasses persons like petitioner who have undisputedly shown their "permanent allegiance to the United States," id., including through the filing of an application for U.S. citizenship.
Sep 4, 2013Application (13A244) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 16, 2013 to October 16, 2013, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Sep 6, 2013Application (13A244) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until October 16, 2013.
Oct 3, 2013Application (13A244) to extend further the time from October 16, 2013 to November 15, 2013, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Oct 10, 2013Application (13A244) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until November 15, 2013.
Nov 15, 2013Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due December 19, 2013)
Dec 11, 2013Order extending time to file response to petition to and including January 21, 2014.
Jan 21, 2014Brief of respondents Jeh Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security, et al. in opposition filed.Feb 5, 2014DISTRIBUTED for Conference of February 21, 2014.
Feb 5, 2014Reply of petitioner Kamal Patel, aka Kamalbhai Kanti Patel filed. (Distributed)Feb 24, 2014Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Patel v. Johnson, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/patel-v-johnson/