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Solano-Cruz v. United States

Petition granted, judgment vacated and case remanded for further consideration in light of Beckles v. United States on May 14, 2018.

Docket No.16-6288
Op. Below5th Cir.
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Issue

Whether 18 U.S.C. § 16(b), as incorporated into the definition of the term "aggravated felony" in 8 U.S.C. § 1326(b)(2), is unconstitutionally vague.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Sep 19, 2016
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 2, 2016)
Oct 27, 2016
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including December 2, 2016.
Nov 23, 2016
Memorandum of respondent United States filed.
Dec 8, 2016
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 6, 2017.
Apr 17, 2018
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/20/2018.
Apr 23, 2018
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/27/2018.
May 7, 2018
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/10/2018.
May 14, 2018
Motion to proceed in forma pauperis and petition for a writ of certiorari GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Sessions v. Dimaya, 584 U. S. ____ (2018).
Jun 15, 2018
JUDGMENT ISSUED.

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