DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.

Reply of petitioner Kevin Kou Chun Hsieh filed. (Distributed)

Brief of respondent Pamela Bondi, Attorney General in opposition filed.

Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including January 5, 2026.

Motion of Bondi, Pamela for an extension of time submitted.

Motion to extend the time to file a response from December 5, 2025 to January 5, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.

Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 5, 2025.

Motion of Bondi, Pamela for an extension of time submitted.

Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 5, 2025 to December 5, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 5, 2025)

Pursuant to Rule 34.6 and Paragraph 9 of the Guidelines for the Submission of Documents to the Supreme Court's Electronic Filing System, filings in this case should be submitted in paper form only, and should not be submitted through the Court's electronic filing system.

Application (25A198) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until October 2, 2025.

Pursuant to Rule 34.6 and Paragraph 9 of the Guidelines for the Submission of Documents to the Supreme Court's Electronic Filing System, filings in this case should be submitted in paper form only, and should not be submitted through the Court's electronic filing system.

Application (25A198) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 2, 2025 to October 2, 2025, submitted to The Chief Justice.