Alabama v. Sykes
Pending Petition
Docket No.25-847
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 (25A650) 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 (25A650) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until January 12, 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 Brandon Dewayne Sykes.Feb 17, 2026Brief of respondent Brandon Dewayne Sykes 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. Sykes, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/alabama-v-sykes/