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In Re Bart Wade Reagor
Paid petition
Before the decision, well below the 4.1% base rate, with no standout signals pointing toward a grant.
Question presented
Petitioner submitted an appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit challenging his conviction in the district court. Petitioner’s appeal was fully briefed on July 19, 2022, and oral argument was heard by the Fifth Circuit on December 5, 2022. Over twenty-six months have elapsed since oral argument was heard and no decision has been issued on Petitioner’s appeal. The question presented is whether a writ of mandamus should issue directing the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to issue a decision without delay. 11386618.5
Counsel of record
For petitioner
Alan S. Lewis
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
For respondent
D. John Sauer
Solicitor General
Case
Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference
Proceedings
- May 01 2025Petition Dismissed - Rule 46.
- Apr 17 2025Rescheduled.
- Apr 16 2025Motion of petitioner to dismiss the petition pursuant to Rule 46.2(a) filed.
- Apr 09 2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/25/2025.
- Mar 04 2025Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
- Feb 21 2025Petition for a writ of mandamus filed. (Response due March 27, 2025)