Question Presented (from Petition)
The First Amendment's protection of political speech
ensures that a political contribution will not constitute
extortion under 18 U.S.C. § 1951 or honest services fraud
under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1343, 1346 unless the candidate and
donor make an "explicit" quid pro quo agreement that
an official act is a condition for the acceptance of the
contribution. McCormick v. United States , 500 U.S. 257
(1991).
Is McCormick's requirement of a " quid pro quo "
satisfied when a political candidate accepts a political
contribution knowing that the donor believes the candidate
will take official action because of the contribution?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Is McCormick's requirement of a 'quid pro quo' satisfied when a political candidate accepts a political contribution knowing that the donor believes the candidate will take official action because of the contribution?
2026-03-25
Brief of United States in opposition submitted.
2026-02-23
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 25, 2026.
2026-02-20
Motion of United States for an extension of time submitted.
2026-02-20
Motion to extend the time to file a response from February 23, 2026 to March 25, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
2026-01-23
Response Requested. (Due February 23, 2026)
2026-01-14
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/20/2026.
2026-01-12
Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
2025-12-22
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 28, 2026)
2025-10-10
Application (25A414) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until December 22, 2025.
2025-10-07
Application (25A414) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from October 23, 2025 to December 22, 2025, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.