In re Smith
Petition for certiorari denied on April 21, 2022.
Docket No.21-7670
Op. BelowM.D. Tenn.
Issue
Whether the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act, which blocks Oscar Smith from raising newly available DNA evidence in a federal review of his claim of innocence, effectively suspends the writ of habeas corpus in violation of the Constitution.
Apr 20, 2022Petition for writ of habeas corpus and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed.Apr 20, 2022Application (21A631) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.Apr 21, 2022Brief of respondent State of Tennessee in opposition filed.Apr 21, 2022Response to application from respondent State of Tennessee filed.
Apr 21, 2022Application (21A631) referred to the Court.
Apr 21, 2022Petition DENIED.
Apr 21, 2022Application (21A631) denied by the Court.
Recommended Citation: In re Smith, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/in-re-smith-2-2/