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Jones v. Texas

Petition for certiorari denied on May 19, 2021

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Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
20-8037 Tex. Crim. App. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2020

Issues: (1) Whether Moore v. Texas established a new retroactive rule of constitutional law that was unavailable in prior habeas proceedings; and (2) whether due process rights under the 14th Amendment are violated when a jury’s decision to impose the death penalty was based on expert testimony that has since been discredited.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
May 17 2021Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due June 16, 2021)
May 17 2021Application (20A166) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito.
May 19 2021Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed.
May 19 2021Application (20A166) referred to the Court.
May 19 2021Petition DENIED.
May 19 2021Application (20A166) denied by the Court.