What is the question presented in Rivera-Munoz v. United States?

Whether Hobbs Act robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1951(a), is a “crime of violence” as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)(A)?

No. 19-8215October Term 2019Decided May 18, 2020

Docket 19-8215October Term 2019 (2019–2020)

Rivera-Munoz v. United States

This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Rivera-Munoz against the United States, originating from the Ninth Circuit.

Case Accepted

Arguments

Decision ReleasedMay 18, 2020

What it's about: This case involves a petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Rivera-Munoz against the United States, originating from the Ninth Circuit. The petitioner also requested permission to proceed without paying court fees.
Question presented
Whether Hobbs Act robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1951(a), is a “crime of violence” as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(3)(A)?
Case path: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit / Decision released May 18, 2020
Area: Decided Supreme Court case

Grounding: Primary-source trail available.
Note: Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
Checked: Mar 30, 2026
Method: Methodology

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