No. 24-6196
Austen Christopher Lee Newton v. United States
Response WaivedIFP
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Latest Conference:
2025-01-24
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Question not identified.
Question Presented (OCR Extract)
As a matter of statutory interpretation, can courts interpret U.S.S.G. § 2KI2.1(b)(4) to exclude a scienter requirement to apply the stolen firearm guideline enhancement when this Court repeatedly requires mens rea to attach criminal liability? 2
Docket Entries
2025-01-27
Petition DENIED.
2025-01-09
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/24/2025.
2025-01-07
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2025-01-07
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2024-12-16
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due January 27, 2025)
Attorneys
Austen Christopher Lee Newton
John Palmer Rhodes — Federal Defenders of Montana, Petitioner
John Palmer Rhodes — Federal Defenders of Montana, Petitioner
United States
Elizabeth B. Prelogar — Solicitor General, Respondent
Sarah M. Harris — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent
Sarah M. Harris — Acting Solicitor General, Respondent