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Walton v. Nehls

Petition for certiorari denied on October 14, 2025

Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
25-131 7th Cir. N/A N/A N/A N/A OT 2025

Issue: Whether the Eighth Amendment, which is interpreted according to "evolving standards of decency," permits a contrary rule that treats an incarcerated person as capable of giving legally effective consent to sexual conduct with a prison official.

DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
07/31/2025Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 3, 2025)
09/02/2025Brief of respondent Ashley Nehls in opposition filed.
09/16/2025Reply of petitioner David C. L. Walton filed. (Distributed)
09/17/2025DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/10/2025.
10/14/2025Petition DENIED.