Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether the use of a police dog to apprehend a suspect who has surrendered by sitting on the ground with his hands up violates the Fourth Amendment
Question Presented (OCR Extract)
QUESTIONS PRESENTED 1. Does binding authority holding that a police officer violates the Fourth Amendment when he uses a police dog to apprehend a suspect who has surrendered by lying down on the ground “clearly establish” that it is likewise unconstitutional to use a police dog on a suspect who has surrendered by sitting on the ground with his hands up? 2. Should the judge-made doctrine of qualified immunity, which cannot be justified by reference to the text of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 or the relevant common law background, and which has been shown not to serve its intended policy goals, be narrowed or abolished? i
2020-06-15
Petition DENIED. Justice Thomas, dissenting from the denial of certiorari. (Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/18-1287_09m1.pdf'>Opinion</a>)
2020-06-08
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/11/2020.
2020-06-01
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/4/2020.
2020-05-22
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/28/2020.
2020-05-18
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/21/2020.
2020-04-28
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/15/2020.
2020-01-06
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/10/2020.
2019-11-26
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/13/2019.
2019-10-15
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/18/2019.
2019-10-07
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/11/2019.
2019-07-10
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/1/2019.
2019-07-09
Reply of petitioner Alexander L. Baxter filed. (Distributed)
2019-06-25
Brief of respondents Brad Bracey, et al. in opposition filed.
2019-05-31
Brief amici curiae of Cross-Ideological Groups Dedicated to Ensuring Official Accountability, Restoring the Public's Trust in Law Enforcement, and Promoting the Rule of Law filed.
2019-05-31
Brief amici curiae of Legal Scholars filed.
2019-05-31
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including July 1, 2019.
2019-05-30
Brief amicus curiae of Cato Institute filed.
2019-05-23
Motion to extend the time to file a response from May 31, 2019 to July 1, 2019, submitted to The Clerk.
2019-05-01
Response Requested. (Due May 31, 2019)
2019-04-23
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/9/2019.
2019-04-17
Waiver of right of respondents Brad Bracey, et al. to respond filed.
2019-04-08
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due May 10, 2019)
2019-01-28
Application (18A756) granted by Justice Sotomayor extending the time to file until April 8, 2019.
2019-01-17
Application (18A756) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 6, 2019 to April 7, 2019, submitted to Justice Sotomayor.