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Rhoades v. Martinez

Application for a stay of execution denied on Sept. 28, 2021
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
21A43 5th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the execution of Rick Allen Rhoades so that Rhoades can pursue a claim of racial bias in jury selection under Batson v. Kentucky .

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Sep 27 2021Application (21A43) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito.
Sep 28 2021Response to application from respondent Ana Martinez filed.
Sep 28 2021Reply of applicant Rick Rhoades filed.
Sep 28 2021Application (21A43) referred to the Court.
Sep 28 2021Application (21A43) denied by the Court.