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Town of Greece v. Galloway

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
12-696 2d Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD OT 2013
 

Issue: Whether the court of appeals erred in holding that a legislative prayer practice violates the Establishment Clause notwithstanding the absence of discrimination in the selection of prayer-givers or forbidden exploitation of the prayer opportunity.

SCOTUSblog Coverage

DateProceedings and Orders
Oct 15 2012Application (12A366) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from November 6, 2012 to December 6, 2012, submitted to Justice Ginsburg.
Oct 17 2012Application (12A366) granted by Justice Ginsburg extending the time to file until December 6, 2012.
Dec 6 2012Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 7, 2013)
Dec 19 2012Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for the petitioner.
Dec 21 2012Order extending time to file response to petition to and including March 8, 2013.
Jan 7 2013Brief amicus curiae of Rev. Dr. Robert E. Palmer filed.
Jan 7 2013Brief amici curiae of Andrew M. Tobin, et al. filed.
Jan 7 2013Brief amici curiae of Members of Congress filed.
Jan 7 2013Brief amici curiae of Mark L. Baily, et al. filed.
Jan 7 2013Brief amici curiae of Indiana, et al. filed.
Feb 21 2013Order further extending time to file response to petition to and including April 8, 2013.
Apr 8 2013Brief of respondents Susan Galloway, and Linda Stephens in opposition filed.
Apr 23 2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 9, 2013.
Apr 23 2013Letter of April 23, 2013, from counsel for respondents received. (Distributed)
Apr 23 2013Reply of petitioner Town of Greece, New York filed. (Distributed)
May 13 2013DISTRIBUTED for Conference of May 16, 2013.
May 20 2013Petition GRANTED.