Republican National Committee v. Democratic National Committee
Vote5-4
OpinionApr 6, 2020
Holding
The district court's order granting a preliminary injunction is stayed to the extent it requires Wisconsin to count absentee ballots postmarked after April 7, 2020, the date of the state's election.
Judgment
Application for stay granted, 5-4 on Apr 6, 2020. Justice Ginsburg filed a dissenting opinion, in which Justices Breyer, Sotomayor and Kagan joined.
Apr 4, 2020Application (19A1016) for a stay, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Apr 4, 2020Response to application due on or before 2 p.m. ET, Sunday, April 5, 2020.
Apr 5, 2020Response to application from respondents Democratic National Committee, et al. filed.Apr 5, 2020Reply of applicant Republican National Committee, et al. filed.Apr 6, 2020Application (19A1016) referred to the Court.
Apr 6, 2020Application (19A1016) granted by the Court. The application for stay presented to JUSTICE KAVANAUGH and by him referred to the Court is granted. The District Court’s order granting a preliminary injunction is stayed to the extent it requires the State to count absentee ballots postmarked after April 7, 2020. (Detached Opinion). JUSTICE GINSBURG, with whom JUSTICE BREYER, JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR, and JUSTICE KAGAN join, dissenting. (Detached Opinion).
Recommended Citation: Republican National Committee v. Democratic National Committee, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/republican-national-committee-v-democratic-national-committee-2/