Greene v. Fisher
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-637 | 3d Cir. |
Oct 11, 2011 Tr.Aud. |
Nov 8, 2011 | 9-0 | Scalia | OT 2011 |
Disclaimer: Goldstein & Russell, P.C. serves as counsel to the petitioner in this case.
Holding: For purposes of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act, “clearly established federal law” is limited to the Supreme Court’s decisions “as of the time of the relevant state-court adjudication on the merits.”
Judgment: Affirmed, 9-0, in an opinion by Justice Antonin Scalia on November 8, 2011.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Opinion analysis: The Court quickly disposes of “Twilight Zone” habeas arguments
- Argument recap: Arguing in the Twilight Zone is no easy task
- Argument preview: Journey to the Twilight Zone: When does a state’s obligation to consider "clearly established” law end?
Briefs and Documents
Merits Briefs for the Petitioner Amicus Briefs for the Petitioner Merits Briefs for the Respondent Amicus Briefs for the RespondentCertiorari-stage documents
- Brief in opposition (unavailable)
