Alabama v. Powell
Pending Petition
Docket No.25-848
Op. BelowAla. Crim. App.
Issue
(1) Whether courts must reverse for Griffin v. California error without examining a prosecutor’s comment in context and without finding prejudice; or (2) whether Griffin should be overruled.
Nov 28, 2025Application (25A651) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from December 11, 2025 to February 9, 2026, submitted to Justice Thomas.
Dec 3, 2025Application (25A651) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until January 10, 2026.
Jan 12, 2026Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 17, 2026)Feb 17, 2026Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent Michael Anthony Powell.Feb 17, 2026Brief of respondent Michael Anthony Powell in opposition filed.Mar 4, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/20/2026.
Mar 4, 2026Reply of petitioner Alabama filed. (Distributed)Mar 18, 2026Rescheduled.
Mar 23, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/27/2026.
Mar 25, 2026Rescheduled.
Mar 30, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/2/2026.
Mar 31, 2026Rescheduled.
Apr 13, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 4/17/2026.
Recommended Citation: Alabama v. Powell, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/alabama-v-powell/