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In Re Raheem Jefferson Brennerman
IFP petition
Question presented
Whether an Extraordinary Writ should issue where a criminal contempt conviction arises from: (1) an underlying civil contempt order imposed on a non-party absent a subpoena or legal basis, (2) denial of access to material exculpatory evidence necessary for defense and confrontation, and (3) presentation of an invalid contempt order to the jury resulting in a fundamental miscarriage of justice and violations of the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments.
Counsel of record
For petitioner
Raheem Jefferson Brennerman
For respondent
D. John Sauer
Solicitor General
Case
Subject area
Criminal Procedure (estimated from the questions presented, in the Supreme Court Database’s categories)
Conference history
Distributed for 1 conference
Proceedings
- Oct 15 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 11/6/2026.
- Sep 09 2026Waiver of right of respondent United States to respond filed.
- May 12 2026Petition for a writ of mandamus and/or prohibition and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 2, 2026)