Zorn v. Linton
Holding
Because the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit failed to identify a case where an officer using a routine wristlock on a protester after issuing a verbal warning, without more, was held to have violated the Constitution, Sergeant Jacob Zorn was entitled to qualified immunity; the 2nd Circuit’s contrary conclusion was erroneous.
Judgment
Reversed, 6-3 on Mar 23, 2026. Justice Sotomayor wrote a dissenting opinion, joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson.
Sep 11, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 15, 2025)Sep 16, 2025Waiver of right of respondent Shela M. Linton to respond filed.
Oct 1, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/17/2025.
Oct 2, 2025Response Requested. (Due November 3, 2025)
Nov 3, 2025Brief of respondent Shela M. Linton in opposition filed.Nov 14, 2025Reply of petitioner Jacob P. Zorn filed. (Distributed)Nov 18, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/5/2025.
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Feb 27, 2026Record Requested.
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Mar 2, 2026Electronic record received from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Mar 2, 2026Electronic record received from the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont.
Mar 16, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/20/2026.
Mar 23, 2026Petition GRANTED. Judgment REVERSED. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion) Justice Sotomayor, with whom Justice Kagan and Justice Jackson join, dissenting. (Detached Opinion)
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