October Term 2024 · Docket 23-1270

Does a late filing bar courts from reviewing a torture claim?

The dispute centers on whether a missed deadline permanently blocks judicial review of a torture claim.

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Riley v. Bondi, Att'y Gen.
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  1. — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
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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

    Riley argues the deadline is not jurisdictional and allows review.

    Bondi argues the deadline strictly bars review of the claim.

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What this case is about

Riley argues the deadline is not jurisdictional. Bondi argues the deadline strictly bars review.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on March 24, 2025.

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What each side wants

Riley wants the court to review the torture claim despite the late filing.

Bondi wants the court to dismiss the claim because of the late filing.

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What each side says

Riley argues the deadline is not jurisdictional and allows review.

Bondi argues the deadline strictly bars review of the claim.

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What the justices asked

Justice Thomas asked if the side that brought the case sought review of the removal order.

Justice Sotomayor asked if the torture decision can change the final order.

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Why it matters

This case determines if a missed deadline permanently blocks review of torture claims.

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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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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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