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Hall v. Barr

Application for stay of execution denied on November 19, 2020.

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
20a99 CADC N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2020

Issue: Whether (1) the Supreme Court's precedents, including Monsanto Co. v. Geertson Seed Farms, require a party seeking injunctive relief to show a certainty of irreparable harm, rather than a likelihood of irreparable harm; (2) whether a substantial and increased risk of bodily harm satisfies the showing required for irreparable harm; and (3) whether the government may carry out an execution in a manner that federal courts have authoritatively determined to be unlawful.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
11/18/2020Application (20A99) for stay of execution of sentences of death, submitted to The Chief Justice.
11/19/2020Response to application from respondents William Barr, et al. filed.
11/19/2020Reply of applicants Orlando Hall, et al. filed.
11/19/2020Application (20A99) referred to the Court.
11/19/2020Application (20A99) denied by the Court.