Fernandez v. United States

No. 24-556 · Decided May 28, 2026 · affirmed

Barrett delivered the opinion of the Court, joined by Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh (6). Dissent(s): Jackson. Concurrence(s): Sotomayor (joined by Kagan).

CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR · Argued November 12, 2025

Parties — Petitioner: FERNANDEZ · Respondent: UNITED STATES

Vote & lineupBarrett delivered the opinion of the Court, joined by Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh (6). Dissent(s): Jackson. Concurrence(s): Sotomayor (joined by Kagan).

Who prevailed — United States prevailed; the Court affirmed the judgment below.

⚠ summary flagged: missing/empty section: THE QUESTION; missing/empty section: PETITIONER'S ARGUMENT; missing/empty section: RESPONDENT'S ARGUMENT; missing/empty section: THE DECISION; missing/empty section: DISSENT SUMMARY

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