Eric Smith v. SEC · Benchlight

Panel

The judges who heard this appeal.

Judge Chad Andrew Readler Donald J. Trump
Judge Eric Earl Murphy Donald J. Trump
Judge Rachel Sarah Bloomekatz Joseph R. Biden

Case history

June 16

decided Decision issued in Eric Smith v. SEC
Oct. 27, 2025

argued Oral argument in Eric Smith v. SEC

Opinions and writings

Opinion of the Court By Chad Andrew Readler June 16, 2026

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Opinion of the Court By Chad Andrew Readler March 27, 2026

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Concurrence By Eric Earl Murphy June 16, 2026

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Concurrence By Rachel Sarah Bloomekatz June 16, 2026

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Case record

Court: Sixth Circuit
Docket number: 24-3907
Status: Decided
Filed: Oct. 21, 2024
Argued: Oct. 27, 2025
Decided: June 16, 2026
Terminated: March 27, 2026
Last filing: July 24, 2026
Publication: Published
Case type: Agency, Review, Other Agency

Origin

Court below: Securities & Exchange Commission
Docket below: 3-20127

Oral argument

Argued: Oct. 27, 2025
Duration: 42 minutes

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