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Texas Democratic Party v. Abbott

Application to vacate stay denied on June 26, 2020
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
19A1055 5th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2019

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should reinstate, pending appeal, a ruling by a federal district court that would allow all eligible voters in Texas to vote by mail for the 2020 election cycle.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jun 16 2020Application (19A1055) to vacate stay, submitted to Justice Alito.
Jun 17 2020Response to application (19A1055) requested by Justice Alito, due Monday, June 22, by 4 p.m. ET.
Jun 22 2020Response to application from respondents Greg Abbott, et al. filed.
Jun 23 2020Reply of applicants Texas Democratic Party, et al. filed.
Jun 26 2020Application (19A1055) referred to the Court.
Jun 26 2020Application (19A1055) denied by the Court. Statement of JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR respecting the denial of application to vacate stay. (Detached Opinion).