Walters v. Coleman
Pending Petition
Issue
(1) Whether the Fourth Circuit violated the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act and the party-presentation principle by granting habeas relief based on its de novo review of the state court’s decision; and (2) whether the Fourth Circuit violated AEDPA and the party-presentation principle by granting habeas relief on a state-court judgment that was not before it.
Jan 16, 2026Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due February 20, 2026)
Mar 4, 2026DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/20/2026.
Mar 9, 2026Response Requested. (Due April 8, 2026)
Recommended Citation: Walters v. Coleman, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/walters-v-coleman/