Jones v. Texas
Linked with Jones v. Texas (20A166)
Certiorari Denied
Petition for certiorari denied on May 19, 2021.
Docket No.20-8037
Op. BelowTex. Crim. App.
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.
May 17, 2021Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due June 16, 2021)May 17, 2021Application (20A166) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito.May 19, 2021Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed.
May 19, 2021Application (20A166) referred to the Court.
May 19, 2021Petition DENIED.
May 19, 2021Application (20A166) denied by the Court.
Recommended Citation: Jones v. Texas, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/jones-v-texas/