John Kloehr Posted March 9 Posted March 9 Orders from today, Monday 3/9 from 3/6 conference. Cert denied in the following cases: Felon in Possession: 25-6079 12/12 Morelock v US 25-6285 Altimirano v US 25-6732 Delgado v US 25-6749 Williams v US 25-6750 Johnson v US Park Carry Ban: 25-872 LaFave v Fairfax County Beaird will return. None of the other felon details surprise me for reasons stated months ago. I'm a bit surprised LaFave was denied, it could have been held and GVRed with Wolford. If there is any clue in this denial, it is the Wolford ruling will be narrow. No action on any other cases, in particular the ban cases will carry to the future. There will now be a one-week break in the conference schedule. Back in about 10 days with the schedule for Friday, 3/20; 17 cases are already scheduled for then. As usual, there are also a good handful of new filings, will look to see if there is anything "interesting" in those. 1 Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 17 Posted March 17 Conference Friday 3/20, orders the following Monday. Friday is the first of another group of 3 weekly conferences. This Friday is a short session. Cases up for discussion this week are: Felon in Possession: 25-5343 2/20*, 2/27, 3/6 Beaird v US 25-6063 LeBlanc v US 25-6105 12/12 Isaacson v US 25-6711 England v US 25-6729 Heaggeans v US 25-6761 Alexis v US 25-6771 Reed v US 25-6775 McCowan v US 25-6868 Finney v US 25-6870 Cheatham v US 25-6879 Belin v US 25-6896 Pettyjohn v US Drugs: 25-6813 Simpson v US AWB/Magazine Bans: 25-153 12/5, 12/12, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6 Gator’s v Washington 25-198 11/21*, 12/5, 12/12, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6 Duncan v Bonta 25-238 12/5, 12/12, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6 Viramontes v Cook County 25-421 1/23*, 2/20 , 2/27, 3/6 NAGR v Lamont 25-566 2/20, 2/27, 3/6 Grant v Higgins (CT) 25-6817 Taylor v US (Pistol full-auto) 25-6858 Gomez v US (obliterated SN) Supplemental briefs filed in Gator's and Duncan documenting the magazine decision in DC. Bonta filed a reply in Duncan asking SCOTUS to not consider the circuit split pending DCs appeal. The returning cases were not on the schedule until after the supplemental filing. I will not be surprised if Taylor and Gomez are denied cert on their first round. Mass Transit Bans: 25-541 1/9 Schoenthal v Raoul Carry Bans: 25-997 Sinnissippi Rod & Gun Club, Inc. v. Raoul Open Carry Ban 25-6884 Ali v Portland Affirmative defense challenge 1 Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Small updates: NAGR v Lamont: Supplemental brief filed before the conference today with DC magazine ruling info. Schoenthal v Raoul: Rescheduled prior to conference, will not be discussed today. Future conference schedule TBD. Conference orders Monday. 3 Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 23 Posted March 23 Orders from today, Monday 3/23 from 3/20 conference. Cert denied in the following cases: Felon in Possession: 25-6063 LeBlanc v US 25-6105 12/12 Isaacson v US 25-6711 England v US 25-6729 Heaggeans v US 25-6761 Alexis v US 25-6771 Reed v US 25-6775 McCowan v US 25-6868 Finney v US 25-6870 Cheatham v US 25-6879 Belin v US 25-6896 Pettyjohn v US Drugs: 25-6813 Simpson v US AWB/Magazine Bans: 25-6817 Taylor v US (Pistol full-auto) 25-6858 Gomez v US (obliterated SN) Carry Bans: 25-997 Sinnissippi Rod & Gun Club, Inc. v. Raoul Open Carry Ban 25-6884 Ali v Portland Affirmative defense challenge Beaird will return again. No action on any hardware ban cases. 3 Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 23 Posted March 23 On 3/9/2026 at 10:50 AM, John Kloehr said: Orders from today, Monday 3/9... Beaird will return. 47 minutes ago, John Kloehr said: Orders from today, Monday 3/23... Beaird will return again. Figured it was worth taking a look at Beaird to see what might be interesting about it. 25-5343 2/20*, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20 Beaird v US The plaintiff makes 3 claims, one of which is that his sentence was increased with an enhancement due to his firearm having a 17-round magazine. The law in his jurisdiction is 15 rounds. His petition: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-5343/369316/20250811083309424_Beaird Cert Petition FINAL.pdf When considering his 2 other claims, I read the government response: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25-5343/391341/20260109165913136_25-5343_Beaird--Br_in_Opp.pdf Which includes: " Furthermore, petitioner possessed a firearm in this case after sustaining felony convictions for burglary and aggravated assault against a public servant. " Considering this in its entirety, it may be some members of SCOTUS are reviewing this case for the magazine sentencing enhancement. Otherwise, there really is nothing which I see distinguishing this petition from the many previously denied cert. 1 Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 23 Posted March 23 (edited) Category summary of active 2A petitions: Petitions Felon In Possession: 18 Except for Beaird, none have been through conference before Drug Users: 6 Probably held pending Hemani, then likely to GVR Gun and Magazine Bans: 5 The ones we hope for Cert Mass Transit Carry Ban: 1 Recently active again Carry: 1 A nut case (IMO), but not adjudicated as such... Nor any evidence of danger Reciprocity: 1 Has "grown legs" Young Adult 18-20 Prohibition: 5 These have not moved for a while Courts Marshal Lifetime Ban: 1 Response waived, requested, pending extension request PLCAA: 1 New York State trying to work around it Licensing: 1 Response waived, requested NFA: 1 This case is pre-1BBB --- Total: 41 Edited March 23 by John Kloehr Formatting Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 25 Posted March 25 Conference Friday 3/27, orders the following Monday. Cases up for discussion this week are: Felon in Possession: 25-5343 2/20*, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20 Beaird v US 25-6920 Brown v US There are a small number of cases in this category scheduled for later conferences, most on the list are waiting on responses. AWB/Magazine Bans: 25-153 12/5, 12/12, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20 Gator’s v Washington (1) 25-198 11/21*, 12/5, 12/12, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20 Duncan v Bonta (1) 25-238 12/5, 12/12, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20 Viramontes v Cook County 25-421 1/23*, 2/20 , 2/27, 3/6, 3/20 NAGR v Lamont (1) 25-566 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20 Grant v Higgins (CT) (1): Cases with supplemental briefing on DC court magazine decision. Mass Transit Bans: 25-541 1/9, 3/20* Schoenthal v Raoul Rescheduled from earlier, no explanation provided. Disposition may depend on or even drive how broad or narrow the Wolford decision is. Licensing: 25-6940 Johnson v New York I do not expect the court to grant cert in this case. If it does, there would be a definite tension as to if the plaintiff (per his claim) had a prohibited rights violation over the 1st amendment or because he is a nut job (state's representation) which would be prohibited discretion. 2 Quote
Dapper Dave Posted March 27 Posted March 27 Thank you for the updates, sir. Fingers and other appendages crossed. 1 Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 27 Posted March 27 Schoenthal v Raoul rescheduled day before the conference (second week in a row), no new date set at this time. 1 Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 30 Posted March 30 Orders from today, Monday 3/30 from 3/27 conference. Cert denied in the following case: Felon in Possession: 25-6920 Brown v US All others continue in the future. The next conference is Thursday, I will post the schedule (probably) tomorrow. 1 Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 31 Posted March 31 Conference Thursday 4/2, orders the following Monday. Cases up for discussion this week are: Felon in Possession: 25-1036 Browne v Reynolds (OH) 25-5343 2/20*, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27 Beaird v US 25-6267 James v US 25-6920 Brown v US AWB/Magazine Bans: 25-153 12/5,12, 1/9,16,23, 2/20,27, 3/6,20,27 Gator’s v Washington (1) 25-198 11/21*, 12/5,12, 1/9,16,23, 2/20,27, 3/6,20,27 Duncan v Bonta (1) 25-238 12/5,12, 1/9,16,23, 2/20,27, 3/6,20,27 Viramontes v Cook County 25-421 1/23*, 2/20,27, 3/6,20,27 NAGR v Lamont (1) 25-566 2/20,27, 3/6,20,27 Grant v Higgins (CT) (1): Cases with supplemental briefing on DC court magazine decision. Mass Transit Bans: 25-541 1/9, 3/20* Schoenthal v Raoul Carry: 25-1060 R. R. v New Jersey Quote
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted March 31 Posted March 31 So, what is the status of the so called, "One Big Beautiful Lawsuit?" Quote
John Kloehr Posted March 31 Posted March 31 7 minutes ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said: So, what is the status of the so called, "One Big Beautiful Lawsuit?" Those are all in lower courts. There is one NFA lawsuit currently at the petition stage at the supreme court, that one is older from when the tax stamp was still $200. From my notes: NFA https://www.supremecourt.gov/docket/docketfiles/html/public/25-1076.html Filed, response was due 4/13, response waived Cert petition published by FPC 3/11/25 25-1076 Peterson v US Suppressor tax, 5th circuit. 2 Quote
John Kloehr Posted April 6 Posted April 6 (edited) Orders from today, Monday 4/6 from 4/2 conference. Cert denied in the following case: Felon in Possession: 25-1036 Browne v Reynolds (OH) 25-6267 James v US Mass Transit Bans: 25-541 1/9, 3/20* Schoenthal v Raoul Carry: 25-1060 R. R. v New Jersey All others continue in the future. There will be a one-week break in conferences. The next conference is Friday, April 17th, I will post the schedule around the 14th. Edited April 6 by John Kloehr Correct dates 3 Quote
John Kloehr Posted April 6 Posted April 6 Also denied today: 25-6920 Brown v US It was another felon in possession case. Found this in my proof-read updating my SCOTUS tracking list. Duke is reporting no new petitions in the last week. Not sure I believe them as they are tracking a lot fewer cases than I am. I did send them my list, does not seem they have done anything to update their site. 1 Quote
John Kloehr Posted Monday at 09:28 PM Posted Monday at 09:28 PM Conferences scheduled for the next three Fridays, orders the following Mondays. The next conference this week is on 4/17. It is a split day conference. Cases up for discussion this week are: Felon In Possession 25-1076 Peterson v US 25-5343 2/20*, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/2 Beaird v US 25-6787 Hunter v S. F. Disarmed by non-violent RO 25-6952 Doster v US 25-6962 Morrissette v US 25-6983 Scott v US 25-6987 Edwards v US 25-6994 Jackson v US Indictment for felony 25-7010 Conner v US 25-7035 Ramirez v US 25-7041 Mackins v US 25-7072 Abercrombie v US 25-7089 Fletcher v US This is 13 out of 16 known cases in this category. Except for Beaird, all are up for their first conference. Except for Beaird, no remaining petitions have been to conference before. Assume most of these will be denied. AWB/Magazine Bans 25-153 12/5,12, 1/9,16,23, 2/20,27, 3/6,20,27, 4/2 Gator’s v Washington 25-198 11/21*, 12/5,12, 1/9,16,23, 2/20,27, 3/6,20,27, 4/2 Duncan v Bonta 25-238 12/5,12, 1/9,16,23, 2/20,27, 3/6,20,27, 4/2 Viramontes v Cook County 25-421 1/23*, 2/20 , 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/2 NAGR v Lamont 25-566 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/20, 3/27, 4/2 Grant v Higgins (CT) All of these were just added back in to the conference schedule today. Fingers crossed they are not going to go down like Snopes et. al. last session. Reciprocity 25-5961 11/21 Gardner v Maryland Great set of facts and amazing support from the 2A legal community on this case. It started with a petition in forma pauparis. A few social media mentions caused a viral response. Now the case has full and real legal support, a mass of amici briefs, and a better-than-average chance of getting heard. See the full SCOTUS docket: https://www.supremecourt.gov/search.aspx?filename=/docket/docketfiles/html/public/25-5961.html NFA 25-1076 Peterson v US Suppressor tax, 5th circuit. This case pre-dates OBBB. I would not take much of a message from any denial of cert, the petitioner "forgot" to file and pay the $200 when he made his can. Some other facts might also reduce any sympathy for his case. 2 Quote
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