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Docket for 25-7226

No. 25-7226

Title:	Elias Phillip Francis, Petitioner v. United States
Docketed:	April 21, 2026
Lower Ct:	United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Case Numbers:	(21-4392)
Decision Date:	January 15, 2026

Proceedings and Orders

Apr 15 2026

Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due May 21, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Proof of Service

May 14 2026

Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
Main Document

May 20 2026

DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/4/2026.

Attorneys

Attorneys for Petitioner

Steve Meier
Counsel of Record

Steven T. Meier, PLLC
1515 South Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
steve@meierlawnc.com
Ph: 7043333456
Party name: Elias Phillip Francis

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