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Kelly v. Pennsylvania

Application for injunctive relief denied on Dec. 8, 2020

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
20a98 Pa. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2020

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should forbid Pennsylvania from certifying its 2020 election results because the state legislature's provision of no-excuse absentee voting violated both the Pennsylvania and U.S. Constitutions.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
12/03/2020Application (20A98) for injunctive relief, submitted to Justice Alito.
12/03/2020Response to application (20A98) requested by Justice Alito, due Tuesday, December 8, by 9 a.m. (docket entry updated 12/6/20)
12/04/2020Motion for leave to file amicus brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Landmark Legal Foundation.
12/07/2020Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by P. Michael Jones, et al.
12/07/2020Motion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by John Joyce, et al.
12/07/2020Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by The Republican Party of Pennsylvania.
12/07/2020Motion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Lehigh Valley Tea Party.
12/08/2020Motion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Jay Costa, et al.
12/08/2020Motion for leave to file amicus brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Eagle Forum Education and Legal Defense Fund.
12/08/2020Response to application from respondents Pennsylvania, et al filed.
12/08/2020Motion for Leave to File an Amicus Brief of The Republican Party of Pennsylvania not accepted for filing. (December 08, 2020 - to be resubmitted by proper party)
12/08/2020Reply of applicants Mike Kelly, et al. filed.
12/08/2020Application (20A98) referred to the Court.
12/08/2020Application (20A98) denied by the Court.
12/08/2020Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Roy S. Moore, et al.
12/21/2020Motion for leave to file amici brief filed by Carter Phillips, et al.