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| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20A9 | USDC | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2019 |
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Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should immediately stay or summarily vacate the district court's order enjoining respondent's execution.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Jul 15 2020 | Application (20A9) for a stay or vacatur, submitted to The Chief Justice. |
| Jul 15 2020 | Response to application from respondent Wesley I. Purkey filed. |
| Jul 15 2020 | Reply of applicants William P. Barr, et al. filed. |
| Jul 16 2020 | Application (20A9) referred to the Court. |
| Jul 16 2020 | Application (20A9) granted by the Court. The application for stay or vacatur presented to THE CHIEF JUSTICE and by him referred to the Court is granted. The District Court’s July 15, 2020 order granting a preliminary injunction is vacated. (Detached Opinion). JUSTICE BREYER, with whom JUSTICE GINSBURG joins, dissenting. (Detached Opinion). JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR, with whom JUSTICE GINSBURG, JUSTICE BREYER, and JUSTICE KAGAN join, dissenting. |
