No. 19-8106October Term 2019Decided Apr 27, 2020Updated Sep 5, 2026
Aragon v. United States
The Court declined review, leaving the Ninth Circuit's result and Aragon's conviction in place without deciding the merits.
Case status
Decided · April 27, 2020
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released Apr 27, 2020
- What it's about
Aragon challenged the Ninth Circuit’s conclusion that there was enough evidence to support his conspiracy conviction. The Supreme Court denied review, leaving the lower court’s ruling and Aragon’s conviction in place.
Question presented
Whether the “reckless” proscription of New Mexico’s aggravated assault statute, N.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-3-2(A), satisfies the “use of physical force” requirement of the Armed Career Criminal Act, 18 U.S.C. § 924(e)(2)(B)(i)?
- Case path
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit / Decision released Apr 27, 2020
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
Decision
What the Court decided
The Court declined review, leaving the Ninth Circuit's result and Aragon's conviction in place without deciding the merits.
Impact
Aragon's conviction remains in place. For him, the lower court's conclusion about the evidence continues to control his case.
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Briefing
What it's about
The Supreme Court declined to review Aragon's challenge to the Ninth Circuit's finding that there was enough evidence for his conspiracy conviction. The Court did not decide the merits of that challenge.
Impact
Aragon's conviction remains in place. For him, the lower court's conclusion about the evidence continues to control his case.
What's next
The Court has finished its action in this docket. The lower court's decision remains in effect.
What did the Supreme Court decide in Aragon v. United States?
The Court declined to review Aragon's case. It did not decide whether the Ninth Circuit correctly found sufficient evidence for his conspiracy conviction.
Who is affected by the outcome in Aragon's case?
Aragon is directly affected because his conviction remains in place. The Ninth Circuit's result continues to govern his case.
What happens next in Aragon v. United States?
The Supreme Court's docket action is complete. The Ninth Circuit's decision remains 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 18, 2020 | Court records
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