Boyd v. Hamm
Application for stay of execution denied on Oct. 23, 2025. Justice Sotomayor wrote a dissent from the denial, joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson.
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25a457 | 11th Cir. | Not Argued | Oct 23, 2025 | N/A | N/A | OT 2025 |
Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the execution of Anthony Boyd.
Judgment: Application for stay of execution denied on October 23, 2025. Justice Sotomayor wrote a dissent from the denial, joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson.
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| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Application (25A457) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Thomas. |
| 10/23/2025 | Application (25A457) referred to the Court. |
| 10/23/2025 | Application (25A457) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Thomas any by him referred to the Court is denied. The petition for a writ of certiorari is denied. Justice Sotomayor, with whom Justice Kagan and Justice Jackson join, dissenting from the denial of application for stay and denial of certiorari (Detached Opinion). |