United States v. Longoria
Longoria
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Case: 24-50774 Document: 47-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 06/17/2025 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit No. 24-50774 Summary Calendar FILED ____________ June 17, 2025 Lyle W. Cayce United States of America, Clerk Plaintiff—Appellee, versus Florentino Longoria, II, Defendant—Appellant. ______________________________ Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas USDC No. 5:22-CR-109-1 ______________________________ Before Davis, Smith, and Higginson, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * Florentino Longoria, II, was sentenced to 46 months of imprisonment after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm after a felony conviction, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). On appeal, he renews his arguments that § 922(g)(1) is unconstitutional because it violates the Second Amendment on its face and as applied to him in light of New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n, _____________________ * This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5. Case: 24-50774 Document: 47-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 06/17/2025 No. 24-50774 Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022), and because, as interpreted by this court, the statute exceeds Congress’s authority under the Commerce Clause. The Government has moved for summary affirmance or, in the alternative, an extension of time in which to file a brief. Longoria takes no position on the motion for summary affirmance but concedes his arguments are foreclosed by our precedent. Longoria is correct that his arguments are foreclosed. See United States v. Diaz, 116 F.4th 458, 467-72 (5th Cir. 2024), petition for cert. filed (U.S. Feb. 18, 2025) (No. 24-6625); United States v. Bullock, 123 F.4th 183, 185 (5th Cir. 2024); United States v. Alcantar, 733 F.3d 143, 145-46 (5th Cir. 2013). Since “there can be no substantial question as to the outcome of the case,” summary affirmance is appropriate. Groendyke Transp., Inc. v. Davis, 406 F.2d 1158, 1162 (5th Cir. 1969). Accordingly, the Government’s motion for summary affirmance is GRANTED, its alternative motion for an extension of time is DENIED, and the judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED. 2
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Case: 24-50774 Document: 47-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 06/17/2025
United States Court of Appeals
for the Fifth Circuit
____________
United States Court of Appeals
Fifth Circuit
No. 24-50774
Summary Calendar FILED
____________ June 17, 2025
Lyle W. Cayce
United States of America, Clerk
Plaintiff—Appellee,
versus
Florentino Longoria, II,
Defendant—Appellant.
______________________________
Appeal from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. 5:22-CR-109-1
______________________________
Before Davis, Smith, and Higginson, Circuit Judges. Per Curiam: * Florentino Longoria, II, was sentenced to 46 months of imprisonment after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm after a felony conviction, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). On appeal, he renews his arguments that § 922(g)(1) is unconstitutional because it violates the Second Amendment on its face and as applied to him in light of New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n,
_____________________
*
This opinion is not designated for publication. See 5th Cir. R. 47.5.
Case: 24-50774 Document: 47-1 Page: 2 Date Filed: 06/17/2025
No. 24-50774
Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022), and because, as interpreted by this court, the statute exceeds Congress’s authority under the Commerce Clause. The Government has moved for summary affirmance or, in the alternative, an extension of time in which to file a brief. Longoria takes no position on the motion for summary affirmance but concedes his arguments are foreclosed by our precedent. Longoria is correct that his arguments are foreclosed. See United States v. Diaz, 116 F.4th 458, 467-72 (5th Cir. 2024), petition for cert. filed (U.S. Feb. 18, 2025) (No. 24-6625); United States v. Bullock, 123 F.4th 183, 185 (5th Cir. 2024); United States v. Alcantar, 733 F.3d 143, 145-46 (5th Cir. 2013). Since “there can be no substantial question as to the outcome of the case,” summary affirmance is appropriate. Groendyke Transp., Inc. v. Davis, 406 F.2d 1158, 1162 (5th Cir. 1969). Accordingly, the Government’s motion for summary affirmance is GRANTED, its alternative motion for an extension of time is DENIED, and the judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED.
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