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Decided

National Republican Congressional Committee v. Brown

Application for stay granted on Sept. 4, 2026. Justice Jackson wrote a dissenting opinion.

Docket No.26A274
Op. Below4th Cir.
FiledAug 28, 2026

Judgment

Application for stay granted on Sep 4, 2026. Justice Jackson wrote a dissenting opinion.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Aug 28, 2026
Application (26A274) for a stay, submitted to The Chief Justice.
Aug 31, 2026
Response to application from respondent United States and Federal Communications Commission filed.
Aug 31, 2026
Response to application (26A274) requested by The Chief Justice, due by Noon (EDT), on September 3, 2026.
Sep 1, 2026
Brief amici curiae of Republican National Committee, et. al. filed.
Sep 3, 2026
Response to application from respondent Sherrod Brown, et al. filed.
Sep 3, 2026
Brief amicus curiae of Campaign Legal Center filed.
Sep 3, 2026
Reply of applicants National Republican Congressional Committee, et al. filed.
Sep 4, 2026
Application (26A274) referred to the Court.
Sep 4, 2026
Application (26A274) granted by the Court. The application for stay presented to The Chief Justice and by him referred to the Court is granted. The mandate of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in case No. 26–1785 is recalled and stayed pending the filing and disposition of a petition for a writ of certiorari, if such a writ is timely sought. Should certiorari be denied, this stay shall terminate automatically. In the event certiorari is granted, the stay shall terminate upon the sending down of the judgment of this Court. Opinion per curiam. Detached Opinion . Justice Jackson dissents. (Detached Opinion )

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