Jones v. Texas
Petition for certiorari denied on May 19, 2021
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| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-8037 | Tex. Crim. App. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2020 |
Issue: (1) Whether Moore v. Texas established a new retroactive rule of constitutional law that was unavailable in prior habeas proceedings; and (2) whether due process rights under the 14th Amendment are violated when a jury"s decision to impose the death penalty was based on expert testimony that has since been discredited.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Justices decline to postpone Texas execution (Amy Howe, May 19, 2021)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 05/17/2021 | Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due June 16, 2021) |
| 05/17/2021 | Application (20A166) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito. |
| 05/19/2021 | Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed. |
| 05/19/2021 | Application (20A166) referred to the Court. |
| 05/19/2021 | Petition DENIED. |
| 05/19/2021 | Application (20A166) denied by the Court. |