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John A. Sam v. United States
IFP petition · United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, No. 24-1090 · judgment April 22, 2025
Certiorari denied · October 6, 2025
Question presented
In February 2017, Petitioner John Sam was convicted of robbery in violation of Maine law, a felony offense. In May 2021, the police found Sam in possession of a firearm and five rounds of ammunition. In April 2023, Sam pleaded guilty to violating 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1), which codifies a lifetime ban on firearm possession by convicted felons. The question presented is: Does the application of Section 922(g)(1) to Sam plainly violate the Second Amendment?
Counsel of record
For petitioner
Jamesa J. Drake
Drake Law LLC
For respondent
D. John Sauer
Solicitor General
Case
Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference
Proceedings
- Oct 06 2025Petition DENIED.
- Jul 17 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/29/2025.
- Jul 11 2025Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
- Jun 26 2025Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due July 30, 2025)