Decided
Margolin v. National Association of Immigration Judges
Holding
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit’s decision to vacate and remand based on an issue the parties had not raised in the district court violated the principle of party presentation, and its judgment is reversed.
Judgment
Reversed and remanded, 9-0, in a per curiam opinion on May 26, 2026. Justice Thomas wrote a concurring opinion, joined by Justice Barrett.
Vote
9
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RobertsThomasAlitoSotomayorKaganGorsuchKavanaughBarrettJackson
Related Coverage
Dec 23, 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 30, 2026)Jan 6, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from January 30, 2026 to March 1, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Jan 7, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including March 2, 2026. See Rule 30.1.
Jan 30, 2026Brief amici curiae of U.S. Senator Ted Budd, et al. filed.Mar 2, 2026Brief of respondent National Association of Immigration Judges in opposition filed.Mar 10, 2026Waiver of Daren K. Margolin of the 14-day waiting period not accepted for filing. (March 10, 2026 - Filer's request)
Mar 11, 2026Reply of petitioner Daren K. Margolin filed.Apr 8, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/24/2026.
Apr 27, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/1/2026.
May 11, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/14/2026.
May 18, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/21/2026.
May 26, 2026Petition GRANTED. Judgment REVERSED and case REMANDED for further proceedings consistent with the opinion of the Court. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion ) Justice Thomas, with whom Justice Barrett joins, concurring. (Detached Opinion )
Jun 29, 2026Judgment Issued.Recommended Citation: Margolin v. National Association of Immigration Judges, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/margolin-v-national-association-of-immigration-judges-2/