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In re Sharp

Petition for certiorari denied on January 11, 2016

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
15-646 11th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2015

Issue: (1) Whether Johnson v. United States has been "made retroactive" to second or successive petitions for habeas corpus within the meaning of 28 U.S.C. § 2255(h)(2), as the First, Second, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits have held in conflict with the Fifth, Tenth and Eleventh Circuits; and (2) if not, whether the Court should now make Johnson retroactive.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
11/16/2015Petition for writ of habeas corpus filed.
11/17/2015DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 4, 2015.
11/30/2015Response Requested . (Due December 30, 2015)
12/16/2015Brief of respondent United States in opposition filed.
12/18/2015Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Law Professors.
12/21/2015Reply of petitioner In re Willie B. Sharp filed.
12/22/2015DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 8, 2016.
01/11/2016Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Law Professors GRANTED.
01/11/2016Petition DENIED.