On April 18, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court held that its landmark criminal sentencing decision in Johnson v. United States must be applied retroactively. The justices decided Welch v. United States by a vote of 7-1.
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November 12, 2025 | Key Takeaways from Oral Arguments in Court’s Controversial Voting-Rights Case
On April 18, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court held that its landmark criminal sentencing decision in Johnson v. United States must be applied retroactively. The justices decided Welch v. United States by a vote of 7-1.