No. 24-203

David Snope, et al. v. Anthony G. Brown, in His Official Capacity as Attorney General of Maryland, et al.

Lower Court: Fourth Circuit
Docketed: 2024-08-23
Status: Denied
Type: Paid
Amici (10)Relisted (16) Experienced Counsel
Tags: constitutional-rights firearms-regulation gun-ban second-amendment semiautomatic-weapons state-law
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Latest Conference: 2025-05-29 (distributed 16 times)
Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether the Constitution permits the State of Maryland to ban semiautomatic rifles that are in common use for lawful purposes

Question Presented (from Petition)

QUESTION PRESENTED Whether the Constitution permits the State of Maryland to ban semiautomatic rifles that are in common use for lawful purposes, including the most popular rifle in America.

Docket Entries

2025-06-02
Petition DENIED. Justice Alito and Justice Gorsuch would grant the petition for a writ of certiorari. Statement of Justice Kavanaugh respecting the denial of certiorari. (Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24-203_5ie6.pdf'>Opinion</a>) Justice Thomas, dissenting from the denial of certiorari. (Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/24-203_5ie6.pdf#page=4'>Opinion</a>)
2025-05-27
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/29/2025.
2025-05-19
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/22/2025.
2025-05-12
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2025-04-28
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2025-04-21
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2025-04-14
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2025-03-31
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2025-03-24
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2025-03-17
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2025-03-03
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2025-02-24
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2025-02-14
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2025-01-21
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2025-01-13
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2025-01-06
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2024-12-11
Rescheduled.
2024-11-26
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 12/13/2024.
2024-11-25
2024-11-12
Brief of respondents Anthony G. Brown, in his official capacity as Attorney General of Maryland, et al. in opposition filed.
2024-11-12
Brief of respondents Anthony G. Brown, Attorney General of Maryland, et al. in opposition filed.
2024-11-12
Brief of Anthony G. Brown, in his official capacity as Attorney General of Maryland, et al. in opposition submitted.
2024-10-11
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted in part and the time is further extended to and including November 12, 2024.
2024-10-09
Response to motion to extend the time to file a response filed by petitioners.
2024-10-09
Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 23, 2024 to November 22, 2024, submitted to The Clerk.
2024-10-09
Letter of David Snope, an individual and resident of Baltimore County, et al. submitted.
2024-10-09
Motion of Anthony G. Brown, in his official capacity as Attorney General of Maryland, et al. for an extension of time submitted.
2024-09-23
2024-09-23
2024-09-23
2024-09-23
Brief amici curiae of Second Amendment Law Center, Inc., et al. filed.
2024-09-23
Brief amicus curiae of National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. filed.
2024-09-23
2024-09-23
Brief amici curiae of International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers, et al. filed.
2024-09-23
Brief amicus curiae of Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, Inc. filed.
2024-09-23
Brief amicus curiae of the National Association for Gun Rights filed.
2024-09-23
2024-09-12
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including October 23, 2024.
2024-09-11
Motion to extend the time to file a response from September 23, 2024 to October 23, 2024, submitted to The Clerk.
2024-09-11
Motion of Anthony G. Brown, in his official capacity as Attorney General of Maryland, et al. for an extension of time submitted.
2024-08-21
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 23, 2024)

Attorneys

Anthony G. Brown, in his official capacity as Attorney General of Maryland, et al.
Ryan Robert DietrichOffice of the Attorney General of Maryland, Respondent
Ryan Robert DietrichOffice of the Attorney General of Maryland, Respondent
Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs, Inc.
Daniel L. SchmutterHartman & Winnicki, P.C., Amicus
Daniel L. SchmutterHartman & Winnicki, P.C., Amicus
David Snope, an individual and resident of Baltimore County, et al.
David H. ThompsonCooper & Kirk, PLLC, Petitioner
David H. ThompsonCooper & Kirk, PLLC, Petitioner
Gun Owners of America, Inc., Gun Owners Foundation, Gun Owners of California, Heller Foundation, Tennessee Firearms Association, Tennessee Firearms Foundation, Virginia Citizens Defense League, Virginia Citizens Defense Foundation, Grass Roots North Carol
William Jeffrey OlsonWilliam J. Olson, P.C., Amicus
William Jeffrey OlsonWilliam J. Olson, P.C., Amicus
International Law Enforcement Trainers and Educators Association
David Benjamin KopelIndependence Institute, Amicus
David Benjamin KopelIndependence Institute, Amicus
Knife Rights, Inc.
George Montgomery LeeSeiler Epstein LLP, Amicus
George Montgomery LeeSeiler Epstein LLP, Amicus
National Rifle Association of America
Joseph Gary Samuel GreenleeNRA-ILA, Amicus
Joseph Gary Samuel GreenleeNRA-ILA, Amicus
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.
Erin E. MurphyClement & Murphy, PLLC, Amicus
Erin E. MurphyClement & Murphy, PLLC, Amicus
Second Amendment Law Center, Inc., California Rifle & Pistol Association, Incorporated, Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois, Inc., Second Amendment Defense and Education Coalition, LTD., Operation Blazing Sword-Pink Pistols, and Minnesota Gun Owners Ca
C. D. MichelMichel & Associates, P.C., Amicus
C. D. MichelMichel & Associates, P.C., Amicus
State of Idaho, et al.
Alan Michael HurstIdaho Office of the Attorney General, Amicus
Alan Michael HurstIdaho Office of the Attorney General, Amicus
The Buckeye Institute
David Christian TryonThe Buckeye Institute, Amicus
David Christian TryonThe Buckeye Institute, Amicus
The National Association for Gun Rights
Barry Kevin ArringtonArrington Law Firm, Amicus
Barry Kevin ArringtonArrington Law Firm, Amicus