Question Presented (AI Summary)
What mens rea is required for the element that the defendant transport or move a noncitizen 'in furtherance' of a violation of law?
Question Presented (from Petition)
When a noncitizen is “in the United States in violation of law ,” it is a federal crime, punishable by five years in prison, to “transport or move” that person “within the United States by means of transportation or otherwise, in furtherance of such violation of law.” 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a)(1)(A)(ii). The question presented is: What mens rea is required for the element that the defendant transport or move the noncitizen “in furtherance ” of a violation of law ? i PARTIES,
Docket Entries
2026-01-26
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due March 6, 2026)
Attorneys
Ivan Granillo
Veronica Portillo-Heap — Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., Petitioner
Veronica Portillo-Heap — Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., Petitioner
Veronica Portillo-Heap — Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc., Petitioner
United States, of America
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent
D. John Sauer — Solicitor General, Respondent