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In re Whole Woman’s Health

Petition for writ of mandamus denied on January 20, 2022

Docket No.21-962
Op. Below5th Cir.

Issue

Whether a writ of mandamus should issue directing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to remand the case to the district court without delay.

Proceedings & orders timeline

Jan 3, 2022
Petition for a writ of mandamus filed. (Response due February 3, 2022)
Jan 3, 2022
Motion to expedite consideration of the petition for a writ of mandamus filed by petitioners.
Jan 18, 2022
Letter from counsel for petitioners regarding court of appeals' certification order filed.
Jan 20, 2022
Petition DENIED. Justice Breyer, with whom Justice Sotomayor and Justice Kagan join, dissenting from denial of mandamus. (Detached Opinion) Justice Sotomayor, with whom Justice Breyer and Justice Kagan join, dissenting from denial of mandamus. (Detached Opinion)

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