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Russell v. New Jersey

Certiorari Denied

Petition for certiorari denied on October 4, 2021.

Docket No.20-1419
Op. BelowN.J. Super.

Issue

(1) Whether the Second Amendment protects the right to carry arms outside of the home for self-defense; and (2) whether the government may deny law-abiding citizens their exercise of the right to carry a handgun outside of their homes by conditioning the exercise of the right on showings of need.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Apr 2, 2021
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 10, 2021)
Apr 13, 2021
Waiver of right of respondent New Jersey to respond filed.
May 11, 2021
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/27/2021.
May 17, 2021
Response Requested. (Due June 16, 2021)
Jun 9, 2021
Motion to extend the time to file a response from June 16, 2021 to July 16, 2021, submitted to The Clerk.
Jun 9, 2021
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including July 16, 2021.
Jul 15, 2021
Brief of respondent State of New Jersey in opposition filed.
Jul 26, 2021
Reply of petitioner Reb Russell filed.
Aug 4, 2021
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/27/2021.
Oct 4, 2021
Petition DENIED.

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