the bill benson case

Case No. 09-464

The petition for writ of certiorari was filed with the Supreme Court on October 16, 2009. The cut-off date for the government to file an opposition, and for friends of the Court to file amicus briefs for or againt granting certiorari, is November 19, 2009.

Sometiime after November 19, 2009, the Supreme Court will meet and vote whether to hear this case or not. Four of the nine judges on the Court must vote to hear the case for the writ to be granted.

petition for writ of certiorari

The Supreme Court Petition