25-1232·JURISDICTION

Jonathan R. v. Patrick Morrisey

Status

Scheduled
Argued
Opinion Issued (current)

Question Presented

Challenge to district court's conclusion that plaintiffs lack Article III standing to challenge West Virginia's administration of its foster care system; cross-appeal.

Argument Date

September 10, 2025

Argument Time

9:30 a.m.

Panel

III

Courtroom

Blue Courtroom (Room 339)

Lower Court Judge

Goodwin

Associated Cases

25-1239

Panel

Judge Harris

Judge Rushing

Senior Judge Floyd

Citation

CaseJonathan R. v. Patrick Morrisey, No. 25-1232 (4th Cir. June 4, 2026)

PanelFloyd, S.J., Harris & Rushing, JJ.

Arguing Counsel

Laura Welikson

per CA4 audio archive

Michael Williams

per CA4 audio archive

Panel That Day

4 of 4 cases argued September 10, 2025 before this panel have been decided.

Decided

24-1404

Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC v. Evox Productions, LLC

Opinion Issued

Authored by Per Curiam

24-1958

United States v. Richard Rund

Opinion Issued

24-2081

Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska v. United States Department of the Army

Opinion Issued

25-1232· This case

Jonathan R. v. Patrick Morrisey

Opinion Issued

Opinions

Majority
June 4, 2026
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