October Term 2024 · Docket 23-929
Does a 60-day voluntary departure deadline extend past weekends?
The dispute centers on whether the final day of a 60-day departure window shifts to the next business day if it lands on a weekend or holiday.
Verified source milestones
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — 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.
Argument 1 ·
What happened at the argument
the side that brought the case's advocate stated the 60-day period works like routine legal time.
The government's advocate stated the deadline involves primary conduct in the real world.
Justice Sotomayor questioned the government's distinction between court and substantive obligations.
Read the official transcript for this argument · Official argument details
Sources used for this argument breakdown
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 13-21 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 13-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 25-29 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 25-29
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 43-1 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 43-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 35-37 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 35-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 43-53 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 43-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 9-25 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 9-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 32, lines 51-9 — Transcript, file page 32, lines 51-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 23-27 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 23-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 31-35 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 31-35
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 7-13 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 7-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-21 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 23-27 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 23-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 35-1 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 35-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 74, lines 21-23 — Transcript, file page 74, lines 21-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 74, lines 27-31 — Transcript, file page 74, lines 27-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 11-15 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 11-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 33-41 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 33-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 49-51 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 49-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 55-7 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 55-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 76, lines 11-15 — Transcript, file page 76, lines 11-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 76, lines 25-27 — Transcript, file page 76, lines 25-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 76, lines 31-37 — Transcript, file page 76, lines 31-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 78, lines 15-19 — Transcript, file page 78, lines 15-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 79, lines 51-21 — Transcript, file page 79, lines 51-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 11-25 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 11-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 43-1 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 43-1
A citizen's guide to the whole case
What this case is about
This case tests how courts count days for voluntary departure. One side argues standard business-day rules apply. The other side insists the deadline is strict and real-world.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 32, lines 51-9 — Transcript, file page 32, lines 51-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-21 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 79, lines 51-21 — Transcript, file page 79, lines 51-21
How the case got here
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on November 12, 2024.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 35-1 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 35-1
What each side wants
the side that brought the case wants the deadline to extend to the next business day.
The government wants the deadline to remain fixed on the 60th day.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 32, lines 51-9 — Transcript, file page 32, lines 51-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-21 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 79, lines 51-21 — Transcript, file page 79, lines 51-21
What each side says
the side that brought the case argues standard legal time rules apply to this statute.
The government argues the deadline involves real-world conduct and is strict.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 32, lines 51-9 — Transcript, file page 32, lines 51-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-21 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 79, lines 51-21 — Transcript, file page 79, lines 51-21
What the justices asked
Justice Thomas asked if a final removal order exists in this case.
Justice Sotomayor asked if Congress used specific language for calendar days.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 13-21 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 13-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 25-29 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 25-29
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 43-1 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 43-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 35-37 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 35-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 43-53 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 43-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 9-25 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 9-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 23-27 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 23-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 31-35 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 31-35
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 7-13 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 7-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 23-27 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 23-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 74, lines 21-23 — Transcript, file page 74, lines 21-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 74, lines 27-31 — Transcript, file page 74, lines 27-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 11-15 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 11-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 33-41 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 33-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 49-51 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 49-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 55-7 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 55-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 76, lines 11-15 — Transcript, file page 76, lines 11-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 76, lines 25-27 — Transcript, file page 76, lines 25-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 76, lines 31-37 — Transcript, file page 76, lines 31-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 78, lines 15-19 — Transcript, file page 78, lines 15-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 11-25 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 11-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 43-1 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 43-1
Why it matters
This issue determines how long immigrants have to leave voluntarily. It affects compliance with federal departure orders. It shapes the practical timeline for removal proceedings.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 32, lines 51-9 — Transcript, file page 32, lines 51-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-21 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 79, lines 51-21 — Transcript, file page 79, lines 51-21
What happens next
This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 13-21 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 13-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 25-29 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 25-29
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 43-1 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 43-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 35-37 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 35-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 43-53 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 43-53
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 9-25 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 9-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 23-27 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 23-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 31-35 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 31-35
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 7-13 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 7-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 23-27 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 23-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 73, lines 35-1 — Transcript, file page 73, lines 35-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 74, lines 21-23 — Transcript, file page 74, lines 21-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 74, lines 27-31 — Transcript, file page 74, lines 27-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 11-15 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 11-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 33-41 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 33-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 49-51 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 49-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 75, lines 55-7 — Transcript, file page 75, lines 55-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 76, lines 11-15 — Transcript, file page 76, lines 11-15
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 76, lines 25-27 — Transcript, file page 76, lines 25-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 76, lines 31-37 — Transcript, file page 76, lines 31-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 78, lines 15-19 — Transcript, file page 78, lines 15-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 11-25 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 11-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 43-1 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 43-1
Official Court provenance
Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page
Verified official opinions and orders
Title and summary sources
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 32, lines 51-9 — Transcript, file page 32, lines 51-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-21 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 79, lines 51-21 — Transcript, file page 79, lines 51-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 32, lines 51-9 — Transcript, file page 32, lines 51-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 49-21 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 49-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 79, lines 51-21 — Transcript, file page 79, lines 51-21
Revision history
- Revision 1 · Post Opinion ·
Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.
- Revision 2 · Post Opinion ·
Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.