Petitioners ask Supreme Court to dismiss Cutberto Viramontes as petitioner
The Supreme Court's review of Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, consolidated challenges to Cook County's and Connecticut's bans on AR-15-style rifles: briefs, oral argument, and the ruling. Lower-court rulings on other state bans belong only when filings or the Court tie them to this case.
On October 29, 2026, the petitioners in Viramontes v. Cook County submitted a motion to dismiss petitioner Cutberto Viramontes under Rule 46.2.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.gov
On October 28, 2026, 40 amicus briefs were submitted in the case.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.gov
Filers included Virginia and a group of Massachusetts, New Jersey, 16 other states and the District of Columbia.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.gov
Filers also included the City of Chicago with 23 other cities and counties, and the New York City Police Department.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.gov
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Oct 29, 2026Viramontes petitioners move under Rule 46.2 to dismiss Cutberto Viramontes as a petitioner.
Oral argument in the consolidated cases is scheduled for December 2, 2026.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.gov
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The petitioners in Viramontes v. Cook County asked the Supreme Court on October 29, 2026, to dismiss Cutberto Viramontes as a petitioner.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govThe motion, filed in No. 25-238, cited Rule 46.2 of the Court's rules.1
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2025
August 27
Challengers file petition for review in Viramontes v. Cook County.
Supreme Court docket 25-238Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 21, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.New entries on No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.: 2025-08-27: Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 29, 2025) 2025-09-19: Motion to ex
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No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.
2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2
The motion came a day after 40 amicus briefs were submitted on the docket on October 28, 2026.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govThose filers included state and local governments, police organizations, medical groups, faith leaders, researchers and survivors of mass shootings.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.gov
The challengers in Viramontes filed their petition for review on August 27, 2025.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govCook County filed a brief opposing review on October 29, 2025.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govOn November 7, 2025, separate challengers filed a petition in Grant v. Higgins, No. 25-566, against Connecticut officials.2Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-566Sep 22, 2026No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.New entries on No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.: Open source supremecourt.govThe named respondent is Ronnell Higgins, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation.2Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-566Sep 22, 2026No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.New entries on No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.: Open source supremecourt.govConnecticut officials filed a brief opposing review on January 12, 2026.2Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-566Sep 22, 2026No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.New entries on No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.: Open source supremecourt.gov
On June 30, 2026, the Court granted both petitions and consolidated the cases, allotting one hour for argument.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govThe challengers filed their merits brief and the joint appendix on August 28, 2026.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govOn September 4, 2026, the Court set argument for December 2, 2026.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govCook County and Connecticut officials submitted their merits briefs on October 21, 2026.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.gov
Government filers on October 28 included Virginia and a group of Massachusetts, New Jersey, 16 other states and the District of Columbia.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govThe City of Chicago filed with 23 other cities and counties, and the National League of Cities filed with the International Municipal Lawyers Association.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govLaw enforcement filers included the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Major Cities Chiefs Association and the New York City Police Department.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.gov
Medical filers included the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govA brief came from Senators Richard J. Durbin, Richard Blumenthal and Adam Schiff, with Representatives Jamie Raskin, Lucy McBath and other members of Congress.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govSurvivors and family members from the Parkland, Highland Park and Route 91 Harvest Festival shootings also filed briefs.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.govOne brief was filed by a group listed as Social Science Scholars Supporting Respondents.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.gov
The justices are scheduled to hear argument in the consolidated cases on December 2, 2026.1Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International Association of Chiefs of Police submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Historians submitted. 2Open source supremecourt.gov
Cook County files brief opposing review in Viramontes.
Supreme Court docket 25-238Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 21, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.New entries on No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.: 2025-08-27: Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 29, 2025) 2025-09-19: Motion to exOpen source supremecourt.gov
November 7
Challengers file petition for review in Grant v. Higgins against Connecticut officials.
Supreme Court docket 25-566Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-566Sep 22, 2026No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.New entries on No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.: Open source supremecourt.gov
2026
January 12
Connecticut officials file brief opposing review in Grant.
Supreme Court docket 25-566Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-566Sep 22, 2026No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.New entries on No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.: Open source supremecourt.gov
June 30
Supreme Court grants both petitions and consolidates the cases with one hour of argument.
Supreme Court docket 25-238Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 21, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.New entries on No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.: 2025-08-27: Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 29, 2025) 2025-09-19: Motion to exOpen source supremecourt.govSupreme Court docket 25-566Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-566Sep 22, 2026No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.New entries on No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.: Open source supremecourt.gov
August 28
Challengers file their merits brief and the joint appendix.
Supreme Court docket 25-238Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 21, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.New entries on No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.: 2025-08-27: Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 29, 2025) 2025-09-19: Motion to exOpen source supremecourt.gov
September 4
Court sets oral argument in the consolidated cases for December 2, 2026.
Supreme Court docket 25-238Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 21, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.New entries on No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.: 2025-08-27: Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 29, 2025) 2025-09-19: Motion to exOpen source supremecourt.govSupreme Court docket 25-566Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-566Sep 22, 2026No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.New entries on No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.: Open source supremecourt.gov
October 21
Cook County and Connecticut officials submit their merits briefs.
Supreme Court docket 25-238Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 21, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.New entries on No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.: 2025-08-27: Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 29, 2025) 2025-09-19: Motion to exOpen source supremecourt.gov
October 29
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Viramontes petitioners move under Rule 46.2 to dismiss Cutberto Viramontes as a petitioner.
Supreme Court docket 25-238Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 29, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.New entries on No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.: 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of Commonwealth of Virginia submitted. 2026-10-28: Amicus brief of International AssocOpen source supremecourt.gov
Today, October 30, 2026
December 2
Scheduled
Oral argument scheduled in the consolidated cases.
Supreme Court docket 25-238Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-238Oct 21, 2026No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.New entries on No. 25-238, Cutberto Viramontes, et al. v. Cook County, Illinois, et al.: 2025-08-27: Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 29, 2025) 2025-09-19: Motion to exOpen source supremecourt.govSupreme Court docket 25-566Official recordSupreme Court docket 25-566Sep 22, 2026No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.New entries on No. 25-566, Eddie Grant, Jr., et al. v. Ronnell Higgins, in His Official Capacity as Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Transportation, et al.: Open source supremecourt.gov