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Kelly v. Pennsylvania

Application for injunctive relief denied on Dec. 8, 2020
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
20A98 Pa. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 20

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should forbid Pennsylvania from certifying its 2020 election results because the state legislature's provision of no-excuse absentee voting violated both the Pennsylvania and U.S. Constitutions.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Dec 03 2020Application (20A98) for injunctive relief, submitted to Justice Alito.
Dec 03 2020Response to application (20A98) requested by Justice Alito, due Tuesday, December 8, by 9 a.m. (docket entry updated 12/6/20)
Dec 04 2020Motion for leave to file amicus brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Landmark Legal Foundation.
Dec 07 2020Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by P. Michael Jones, et al.
Dec 07 2020Motion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by John Joyce, et al.
Dec 07 2020Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by The Republican Party of Pennsylvania.
Dec 07 2020Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Lehigh Valley Tea Party.
Dec 08 2020Motion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Jay Costa, et al.
Dec 08 2020Motion for leave to file amicus brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Eagle Forum Education and Legal Defense Fund.
Dec 08 2020Response to application from respondents Pennsylvania, et al filed.
Dec 08 2020Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Brief of The Republican Party of Pennsylvania not accepted for filing. (December 08, 2020 - to be resubmitted by proper party)
Dec 08 2020Reply of applicants Mike Kelly, et al. filed.
Dec 08 2020Application (20A98) referred to the Court.
Dec 08 2020Application (20A98) denied by the Court.
Dec 08 2020Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Roy S. Moore, et al.
Dec 21 2020Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Carter Phillips, et al.