Alabama v. Sykes
Pending petition
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-847 | Ala. Crim. App. | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 11/28/2025 | Application (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. |
| 12/03/2025 | Application (25A650) granted by Justice Thomas extending the time to file until January 12, 2026. |
| 01/12/2026 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 17, 2026) |
| 02/17/2026 | Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed by respondent Brandon Dewayne Sykes. |
| 02/17/2026 | Brief of respondent Brandon Dewayne Sykes in opposition filed. |
| 03/04/2026 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/20/2026. |
| 03/04/2026 | Reply of petitioner Alabama filed. (Distributed) |