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Lang v. United States

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Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
23-32 D.C. Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit erred in concluding that application of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2), a statute crafted to prevent tampering with evidence in “official proceedings,” can be used to prosecute acts of violence against police officers in the context of a public demonstration that turned into a riot, resulting in so “breathtaking” an application of the statute as to run afoul of Van Buren v. United States.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jul 07 2023Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due August 10, 2023)
Jul 17 2023Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
Jul 19 2023DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/26/2023.
Jul 31 2023Response Requested. (Due August 30, 2023)
Aug 24 2023Motion of United States of America for an extension of time submitted.