October Term 2023 · Docket 22-1178

Does a government declaration end a No Fly List dispute?

The government claims a declaration moots the case. The challenger says it does not.

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FBI v. Fikre
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  1. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
  2. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
  3. — An official Court opinion was verified.

The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Mr. Joshi argued the case is moot.

    Mr. Abbas argued the threat persists.

    Justice Sotomayor questioned the sufficiency of the declaration.

    Justice Thomas questioned the procedural fairness.

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What this case is about

The government argues the dispute is over. The challenger argues the threat remains.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on January 8, 2024.

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What each side wants

The government wants the case dismissed as moot.

The challenger wants the court to hear the merits.

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What each side says

The government asserts a declaration prevents recurrence.

The challenger asserts the declaration fails to guarantee safety.

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What the justices asked

Justice Sotomayor asked how a declaration moots the case.

Justice Thomas asked how a declaration fixes bad procedures.

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Why it matters

This case defines when a government promise ends a legal dispute. It shapes how courts handle ongoing threats. It affects the power of executive agencies. It determines the scope of judicial review. It impacts the rights of listed individuals. It clarifies the standard for mootness. It influences future No Fly List challenges. It balances security and liberty.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Post Opinion ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Post Opinion ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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