No. 25-7176

Joel Zavala-Garcia v. United States

Lower Court: Fifth Circuit
Docketed: 2026-04-10
Status: Pending
Type: IFP
IFP Experienced Counsel
Tags: None
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

Should Almendarez-Torres v. United States, 523 U.S. 224 (1998), be overruled?

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Question not identified.

Docket Entries

2026-04-07
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 11, 2026)

Attorneys

Joel Zavala-Garcia
Christy Posnett MartinFederal Public Defender-Northern District of Texas, Petitioner
United States
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Respondent