Smith v. United States
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on March 20, 2023.
Issue
Whether the Assimilative Crimes Act applies to Indian country"either on its own or through the General Crimes Act"such that the federal government may prosecute Indians for virtually any state-law offense committed in Indian country, including on lands promised by treaty for the "exclusive use" of Indian tribes.
Dec 15, 2022Application (22A545) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from January 11, 2023 to February 10, 2023, submitted to Justice Kagan.
Dec 19, 2022Application (22A545) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until February 10, 2023.
Jan 24, 2023Application (22A545) to extend further the time from February 10, 2023 to March 10, 2023, submitted to Justice Kagan.Jan 26, 2023Application (22A545) granted by Justice Kagan extending the time to file until March 10, 2023.
Feb 16, 2023Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 24, 2023)Feb 24, 2023Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.Mar 1, 2023DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/17/2023.
Mar 15, 2023Brief amici curiae of National Indian Gaming Association, et al. filed.Mar 16, 2023Brief amicus curiae of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed.Mar 17, 2023Brief amici curiae of Law Professors and Indian Law Experts filed.Mar 20, 2023Petition DENIED.
Recommended Citation: Smith v. United States, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/smith-v-united-states-8/