No. 25A906

Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense v. Lessors of Abchakan Village, Logar Province, Afghanistan

Lower Court: Federal Circuit
Docketed: 2026-02-11
Status: Application
Type: A
Experienced Counsel
Tags: afghanistan-land-dispute bilateral-security-agreement government-liability land-ownership military-base-occupation rent-payment
Key Terms:
AdministrativeLaw Takings DueProcess Securities Trademark JusticiabilityDoctri
Latest Conference: N/A
Question Presented (from Petition)

Question not identified.

Question Presented (AI Summary)

Whether the United States government can be held liable for rent payments on land in Afghanistan when the ownership of the land was disputed by the Afghan government and later resolved in favor of the local landowners despite political regime changes

Docket Entries

2026-02-11
Application (25A906) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 23, 2026 to March 25, 2026, submitted to The Chief Justice.

Attorneys

Secretary of Defense
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Petitioner
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Petitioner
D. John SauerSolicitor General, Petitioner