No. 26-5800
 
Title: Darlington Akporugo, Petitioner
v.
United States
Docketed: October 9, 2026
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
   Case Numbers: (25-20274)
   Decision Date: July 30, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
Sep 28 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 9, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service
Oct 21 2026 Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
Main Document
Oct 29 2026 DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/13/2026.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
John Dennis Hester
Counsel of Record
Hester Law
4801 Woodway Dr.
Suite 300
Houston, TX 77056

dennis_hester@outlook.com
Ph: (325) 212-8272
Party name: Darlington Akporugo


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