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Robinson v. Ardoin

Emergency application for stay is denied on Oct. 19, 2023.
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
23A281 5th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2023

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the writ of mandamus entered by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit cancelling a remedial hearing and granting an opportunity for the Louisiana legislature to develop its own remedy for the likely vote dilution found by the district court in its voting map plan.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Sep 29 2023Application (23A281) for a stay, submitted to Justice Alito.
Oct 01 2023Brief amicus curiae of Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and Elected Leaders of Color filed.
Oct 02 2023Response to application (23A281) requested by Justice Alito, due by 5 p.m. (EDT) on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.
Oct 10 2023Response to application from respondent R. Kyle Ardoin, et al. filed.
Oct 11 2023Reply of applicant Press Robinson, et al. filed.
Oct 19 2023Application (23A281) referred to the Court.
Oct 19 2023Application (23A281) for stay presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied. Justice Jackson concurring. (Detached Opinion)