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Ferguson v. United States

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Pending petition
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
22-1216 4th Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Issue: Whether 28 U.S.C. § 2255 limits a district court’s discretion to consider—among other circumstance-specific factors—legal errors in prior proceedings as "extraordinary and compelling reasons" warranting a sentence reduction under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) as amended by the First Step Act.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Feb 16 2023Application (22A760) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from March 28, 2023 to May 26, 2023, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Feb 23 2023Application (22A760) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until May 26, 2023.
May 24 2023Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 17, 2023)
Jun 27 2023Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
Jul 05 2023DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/26/2023.
Aug 02 2023Response Requested. (Due September 1, 2023)
Aug 24 2023Motion of United States of America for an extension of time submitted.