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District of Columbia v. R.W.
Holding
Because the officer in this case clearly had reasonable suspicion to stop R.W., the judgment of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals is reversed, and the case is remanded.
Judgment
Reversed and remanded, 7-2, in a per curiam opinion on Apr 20, 2026. Justice Sotomayor would deny the petition. Justice Jackson wrote a dissenting opinion.
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Jul 3, 2025Application (25A63) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 30, 2025 to August 29, 2025, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Jul 21, 2025Application (25A63) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until August 29, 2025.
Aug 29, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due October 3, 2025)Sep 3, 2025Waiver of right of respondent R.W. to respond filed.Sep 10, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2025.
Sep 16, 2025Response Requested. (Due October 16, 2025)
Sep 29, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from October 16, 2025 to November 17, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.Sep 30, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including November 17, 2025.
Oct 9, 2025Brief amicus curiae of National Fraternal Order of Police filed.Oct 16, 2025Brief amici curiae of Oklahoma, et al. filed.Oct 31, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 17, 2025 to December 8, 2025, submitted to The Clerk.Nov 3, 2025Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including December 8, 2025.
Dec 8, 2025Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent R.W.Dec 8, 2025Brief of respondent R.W. in opposition filed.Dec 22, 2025Reply of petitioner District of Columbia filed. (Distributed)Dec 23, 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/9/2026.
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Apr 20, 2026Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent GRANTED.
Apr 20, 2026Petition GRANTED. Judgment REVERSED and case REMANDED for further proceedings not inconsistent with the Opinion of the Court. Justice Sotomayor would deny the petition for a writ of certiorari. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion ) Justice Jackson, dissenting. (Detached Opinion )
May 22, 2026Judgment and Mandate Issued.Recommended Citation: District of Columbia v. R.W., SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/district-of-columbia-v-r-w/