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In Re Shawn Knott

IFP petition


Pending

Question presented

Whether a federal court of appeals violates the Due Process Clause and the constitutional right of access to the courts by categorically refusing to accept, docket, or consider any filings from a litigant, including filings that challenge the court’s jurisdiction?

Counsel of record

For petitioner
Shawn Knott

For respondent

Case

Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference

Proceedings

  1. Sep 03 2026
    DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 9/28/2026.
  2. Jul 07 2026
    Petition for a writ of mandamus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 24, 2026)