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Albert Ayala v. United States

IFP petition · United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, No. 24-13745 · judgment March 10, 2026

Pending

Question presented

Whether 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) exceeds Congress’s authority under the Commerce Clause, facially and as applied to intrastate firearm and ammunition possession?1 1 This Commerce Clause question is pending in Storey v. United States, Supreme Court No. 25-7216 (response requested May 26, 2026), and Stewart v. United States, No. 26-5131 (filed July 20, 2026).

Counsel of record

For petitioner
James Thomas Skuthan
Office of the Federal Defender, Middle District of

For respondent
D. John Sauer
Solicitor General

Case

Conference history
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Proceedings

  1. Aug 03 2026
    Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due September 8, 2026)
    Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma PauperisPetitionAppendixProof of Service