No. 25-7203 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
 
Title: Dylann Storm Roof, Petitioner
v.
United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
Docketed: April 15, 2026
Linked with: 25A877
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
   Case Numbers: (25-2)
   Decision Date: August 13, 2025
   Rehearing Denied: November 13, 2025
 
Proceedings and Orders
Jan 29 2026 Application (25A877) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 11, 2026 to April 12, 2026, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Main Document Lower Court Orders/Opinions Lower Court Orders/Opinions Proof of Service
Feb 05 2026 Application (25A877) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until April 12, 2026.
Apr 10 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 15, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service
May 07 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response from May 15, 2026 to June 15, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Main Document
May 11 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including June 15, 2026.
Jun 08 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response from June 15, 2026 to July 15, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Main Document
Jun 09 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including July 15, 2026.
Jul 15 2026 Brief of Federal Respondent in opposition filed.
Main Document Proof of Service
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
Angela S. Elleman
Counsel of Record
Indiana Federal Community Defenders
111 Monument Circle
Suite 3200
Indianapolis, IN 46204

angieelleman@gmail.com
Ph: 317-383-3520
Party name: Dylann Roof


Attorneys for Respondent
D. John Sauer
Counsel of Record
Solicitor General
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001

SUPREMECTBRIEFS@USDOJ.GOV
Ph: 202-514-2217
Party name: Federal Respondents