Pending
Bin ‘Atash v. United States
Pending Petition
Issue
Whether, consistent with the standard for mandamus relief, it is clear and indisputable that an accused has not begun performance under Rule 705(d)(4)(B) of the Rules for Military Commissions when the accused and the government have signed a pretrial agreement, the accused has entered into a detailed stipulation of fact with the prosecution admitting to the basis behind the charges, and the accused has taken additional actions that the government itself treated as required by the agreement.
Related Coverage
Mar 24, 2026Application (25A1063) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from April 6, 2026 to May 21, 2026, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Mar 31, 2026Application (25A1063) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until May 21, 2026.
May 21, 2026Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due July 1, 2026)Jun 26, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from July 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.Jun 30, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including July 31, 2026.
Jul 22, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response from July 31, 2026 to August 26, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.Jul 24, 2026Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is further extended to and including August 26, 2026.
Aug 26, 2026Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.Sep 9, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/28/2026.
Sep 9, 2026Reply of petitioner Walid bin ‘Atash filed. (Distributed)Recommended Citation: Bin ‘Atash v. United States, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/bin-atash-v-united-states/