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In re Whole Woman’s Health

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Petition for writ of mandamus denied on January 20, 2022
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
21-962 5th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issue: Whether a writ of mandamus should issue directing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to remand the case to the district court without delay.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jan 03 2022Petition for a writ of mandamus filed. (Response due February 3, 2022)
Jan 03 2022Motion to expedite consideration of the petition for a writ of mandamus filed by petitioners.
Jan 18 2022Letter from counsel for petitioners regarding court of appeals' certification order filed.
Jan 20 2022Petition DENIED. Justice Breyer, with whom Justice Sotomayor and Justice Kagan join, dissenting from denial of mandamus. (Detached Opinion) Justice Sotomayor, with whom Justice Breyer and Justice Kagan join, dissenting from denial of mandamus. (Detached Opinion)