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Smith v. Dunn

Application for stay of execution denied on October 21, 2021
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
21A99 11th Circ. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2021

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the execution of Willie Smith III so that Smith can pursue a claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Oct 21 2021Application (21A99) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Thomas.
Oct 21 2021Application (21A99) referred to the Court.
Oct 21 2021Application (21A99) denied by the Court. Statement of JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR respecting denial of the application for stay. (Detached Opinion)