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Johnson v. Blair

Petition for certiorari denied on October 5, 2021
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
21-5854 Mo. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the execution of Ernest Johnson so that Johnson can pursue his claim that he is ineligible for the death penalty due to intellectual disability.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Oct 04 2021Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 3, 2021)
Oct 04 2021Application (21A51) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Oct 04 2021Brief of respondent Paul Blair, Warden in opposition filed.
Oct 05 2021Motion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Retired Missouri Judges.
Oct 05 2021Reply of petitioner Ernest Johnson filed.
Oct 05 2021Application (21A51) referred to the Court.
Oct 05 2021Petition DENIED.
Oct 05 2021Application (21A51) denied by the Court.