Barr v. Lee
Vote5-4
OpinionJul 14, 2020
Holding
The July 13, 2020, order by the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia preliminarily enjoining the executions of four federal prisoners is vacated.
Judgment
Application for stay granted, 5-4 on Jul 14, 2020. Justice Breyer filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justice Ginsburg joined. Justice Sotomayor filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Ginsburg and Kagan joined.
Jul 13, 2020Application (20A8) for a stay or vacatur, submitted to The Chief Justice.Jul 13, 2020Response to application from respondent Daniel Lewis Lee filed.Jul 13, 2020Reply of applicant William P. Barr, et al. filed.
Jul 14, 2020Application (20A8) referred to the Court.
Jul 14, 2020Application (20A8) granted by the Court. The application for stay or vacatur presented to THE CHIEF JUSTICE and by him referred to the Court is granted. The District Court"s July 13, 2020 order granting a preliminary injunction is vacated.(Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/20a8_970e.pdf'>Opinion</a>). JUSTICE BREYER, with whom JUSTICE GINSBURG joins, dissenting. (Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/20a8_970e.pdf'>Opinion</a>). JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR, with whom JUSTICE GINSBURG and JUSTICE KAGAN join, dissenting. (Detached <a href = 'https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/20a8_970e.pdf'>Opinion</a>).
Recommended Citation: Barr v. Lee, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/barr-v-lee/