No. 26-5762
 
Title: William John Easterling, Petitioner
v.
United States
Docketed: October 6, 2026
Linked with: 26A130
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
   Case Numbers: (25-1521)
   Decision Date: March 16, 2026
   Rehearing Denied: May 5, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
Jul 14 2026 Application (26A130) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 3, 2026 to October 2, 2026, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Main Document
Jul 30 2026 Application (26A130) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until October 2, 2026.
Sep 18 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 5, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service
Oct 08 2026 Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
Main Document
Oct 15 2026 DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/6/2026.
Nov 09 2026 Petition DENIED.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
William John Easterling
Counsel of Record
22054-040
USP-Terre Haute
P.O. Box 33
Terre Haute, IN 47808-0033

Party name: William J. Easterling


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: United States