No. 26-374
 
Title: Brett Christian, et al., Petitioners
v.
Steven G. James, Superintendent, New York State Police, et al.
Docketed: September 18, 2026
Linked with: 26A142
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
   Case Numbers: (24-2847, 25-384)
   Decision Date: May 18, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
Jul 28 2026 Application (26A142) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 16, 2026 to September 16, 2026, submitted to Justice Sotomayor.
Main Document Lower Court Orders/Opinions Lower Court Orders/Opinions Lower Court Orders/Opinions Proof of Service
Jul 31 2026 Application (26A142) granted by Justice Sotomayor extending the time to file until September 16, 2026.
Sep 16 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 19, 2026)
Petition Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service
Sep 24 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 19, 2026 to December 3, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Main Document
Sep 25 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 3, 2026.
Oct 19 2026 Brief amici curiae of Gun Owners of America, et al. filed.
Main Document Certificate of Word Count Proof of Service
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioners
David H. Thompson
Counsel of Record
Cooper & Kirk, PLLC
1523 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036

DTHOMPSON@COOPERKIRK.COM
Ph: 202-220-9600
Party name: Brett Christian, et al.


Attorneys for Respondents
Barbara Dale Underwood
Counsel of Record
New York Solicitor General
Office of the Attorney General
28 Liberty Street
New York, NY 10005-1400

BARBARA.UNDERWOOD@AG.NY.GOV
Ph: 212-416-8016
Party name: Steven G. James


Other Attorneys
Robert Jeffrey Olson
Counsel of Record
William J. Olson P.C.
370 Maple Avenue West, Suite 4
Vienna, VA 22180-5615

wjo@mindspring.com
Ph: 703-356-5070
Party name: Gun Owners of America, Gun Owners Foundation, Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Tennessee Firearms Association, Tennessee Firearms Foundation, Virginia Citizens Defense League, Virginia Citizens Defense Foundation, Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners, Connecticut Citizens Defense League, and Heller Foundation