No. 25-6962

Raheem Morrissette v. United States

Lower Court: Eleventh Circuit
Docketed: 2026-03-05
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
Response WaivedIFP
Tags: as-applied-challenge bruen-test circuit-split constitutional-law felon-firearm-ban second-amendment
Latest Conference: 2026-04-17
Question Presented (from Petition)

1. Whether defendants may assert as-applied challenges to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) under the Second Amendment.

2. Whether 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)'s lifetime ban on firearm possession by felons violates the Second Amendment as applied to Mr. Morrissette, who was previously convicted of non-violent drug and property offenses.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether defendants may assert as-applied challenges to 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) under the Second Amendment, and whether that statute's lifetime ban on firearm possession by felons violates the Second Amendment as applied to individuals previously convicted of non-violent offenses

Docket Entries

2026-03-26
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/17/2026.
2026-03-19
Waiver of United States of right to respond submitted.
2026-03-19
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2026-03-02
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 6, 2026)

Attorneys

Raheem Morrissette
Kristen Leigh Gartman RogersFederal Defenders Organization, Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent