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The government wants the appeal dismissed."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 21, lines 31-51","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 21, lines 31-51"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-53"}]},{"heading":"How the case got here","paragraphs":["The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on March 25, 2024."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 11-21"}]},{"heading":"What each side wants","paragraphs":["the sides that brought the case want the Court to reverse the dismissal. They argue the deadline is a procedural rule.","The government wants the Court to affirm the dismissal. It argues the deadline limits jurisdiction."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 21, lines 31-51","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 21, lines 31-51"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-53"}]},{"heading":"What each side says","paragraphs":["the sides that brought the case claim the clear statement rule applies. They argue Congress did not clearly state the deadline is jurisdictional.","The government claims the deadline is a jurisdictional limit. It argues courts of appeals lack jurisdiction to hear the case."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 21, lines 31-51","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 21, lines 31-51"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-53"}]},{"heading":"What the justices asked","paragraphs":["Justice Alito asked why the government could not raise the issue on remand. He questioned the sua sponte order to show cause.","Justice Thomas asked why the provision is not controlled by Lindahl. He referenced the specific statutory provision at issue."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 45-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 10, lines 45-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 13-15","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 13-15"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 41-41","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 41-41"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 43-49","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 43-49"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 47-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 47-9"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 47-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 13, lines 47-53"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 55-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 55-9"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 7-19","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 7, lines 7-19"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 33-39","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 8, lines 33-39"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 45-51","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 8, lines 45-51"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 55-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 8, lines 55-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 11-21","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 9, lines 11-21"}]},{"heading":"Why it matters","paragraphs":["This case defines the scope of appellate jurisdiction. It determines whether courts can dismiss cases based on missed deadlines. The outcome affects how federal courts handle procedural rules."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 21, lines 31-51","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 21, lines 31-51"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-53"}]},{"heading":"What happens next","paragraphs":["This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 45-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 10, lines 45-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 13-15","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 13-15"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 41-41","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 41-41"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 43-49","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 11, lines 43-49"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 47-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 47-9"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 47-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 13, lines 47-53"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 11-21"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 55-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 55-9"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 7-19","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 7, lines 7-19"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 33-39","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 8, lines 33-39"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 45-51","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 8, lines 45-51"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 55-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 8, lines 55-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 11-21","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 9, lines 11-21"}]}],"slug":"2023-23-21-harrow-v-dept-of-defense","term":"2023","title":"Does a missed filing deadline strip the Federal Circuit of jurisdiction?","title_sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 21, lines 31-51","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 21, lines 31-51"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-53","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-21_7m4e.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-53"}],"topics":[],"undated_disposition_date_fallback":"latest_argument_date","updated_at":"2026-09-05T03:22:24Z"}