Rico v. United States — Can "Fugitive Tolling" Stretch Federal Supervised Release?

Full audio of the Supreme Court oral argument in Rico v. United States (No. 24-1056), heard November 3, 2025. In this case, the Justices consider whether the judge-made "fugitive tolling" doctrine can extend a defendant's term of supervised release beyond the date written in the judgment when she absconds. The argument tests how far courts may go without clear authorization from Congress, and what the ruling will mean for thousands of people under federal supervision. Listen as counsel for Isabel Rico and the United States face pointed questions on statutory text, history, and the real-world consequences of tolling supervised release.

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