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Docket 24-5438

Michael Bowe, Petitioner v. United States

The Court vacated and remanded a case involving federal sentencing guidelines. The 5-4 decision, authored by Justice Sotomayor, addressed how courts should calculate criminal history scores under the federal sentencing framework.

Status
Decided
Appeal from
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Argued
Oct 14, 2025
Decision released
Jan 9, 2026
Vote split
5-4

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Case Accepted
Arguments HeardOct 14, 2025
Decision ReleasedJan 9, 2026

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