Hunter v. United States

Welcome to Supreme Court Opinions. In this episode, you’ll hear the Court’s opinion in Hunter v United States. In this case, the court considered these issues 1. Does an appeal waiver bar all claims except for ineffective assistance of counsel or a sentence exceeding the statutory maximum? 2. Does such a waiver become ineffective if the sentencing judge later tells the defendant they can appeal, and the government fails to object?The case was decided on June 18, 2026.The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you.