No. 19-7997October Term 2019Decided Apr 27, 2020Updated Sep 5, 2026
Pierre v. Irizarry
The Supreme Court declined to hear Pierre v. Irizarry, so the lower courts' dismissal and denial of permission to amend remain in effect.
Case status
Decided · April 27, 2020
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released Apr 27, 2020
- What it's about
The Supreme Court denied review of Pierre’s case, leaving in place the lower courts’ dismissal of his constitutional claims and their refusal to allow him to amend his complaint. The Court did not issue a ruling on the merits of those claims.
Question presented
1. Whether the District Court and the Court of Appeals erred in dismissing the Petitioner's complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, in violation of the Petitioner's rights under the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution? 2. Whether the District Court and the Court of Appeals erred in denying the Petitioner's motion for leave to amend his complaint, in violation of the Petitioner's rights under the First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution?
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit / Decision released Apr 27, 2020
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
Decision
What the Court decided
The Supreme Court declined to hear Pierre v. Irizarry, so the lower courts' dismissal and denial of permission to amend remain in effect.
Impact
Pierre remains bound by the dismissal of his case and cannot use this Supreme Court action to revive it. Other people bringing similar constitutional claims are not affected by a new Supreme Court merits decision.
Not official Court text.
Briefing
What it's about
Jean-Gespere Pierre asked the Supreme Court to review the dismissal of his constitutional claims and the refusal to let him amend his complaint. The Court declined review, leaving the lower courts' decisions in place without deciding the merits.
Impact
Pierre remains bound by the dismissal of his case and cannot use this Supreme Court action to revive it. Other people bringing similar constitutional claims are not affected by a new Supreme Court merits decision.
What's next
The Supreme Court has finished its action on this docket. The lower-court result remains in place.
What did the Supreme Court rule in Pierre v. Irizarry?
The Court declined to review the case. It did not decide the merits of Pierre's constitutional claims.
Who is affected by the outcome in Pierre v. Irizarry?
Pierre is affected because the lower courts' dismissal of his complaint remains in place. The Court did not issue a new merits decision affecting similar cases.
What happens next in Pierre v. Irizarry?
The Supreme Court's docket action is complete. The lower-court decisions, including the refusal to allow an amended complaint, remain in effect.
Timing
Decided April 27, 2020
The Court released its decision on April 27, 2020 without hearing oral argument.
Documents
Activity
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AI analysis generated: Case Briefing
Sep 5, 2026 | Generated
Brief added: Petition
Mar 4, 2020 | Court records
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- Note
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- Sep 5, 2026
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