Linked with:
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20A128 | 11th Cir. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2020 |
Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should vacate an initial finding by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit that the state of Alabama's refusal to allow Willie Smith's spiritual adviser into the execution chamber violates Smith's right to free exercise of religion under federal law and the Constitution.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Feb 11 2021 | Application (20A128) to vacate injunction of execution, submitted to Justice Thomas. |
| Feb 11 2021 | Reply of applicant Jefferson Dunn, Commissioner filed. |
| Feb 11 2021 | Motion for leave to file amicus brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. |
| Feb 11 2021 | Response to application from respondent Willie B. Smith III filed. |
| Feb 11 2021 | Application (20A128) referred to the Court. |
| Feb 11 2021 | Application (20A128) denied by the Court. JUSTICE THOMAS would grant the application. JUSTICE KAGAN, with whom JUSTICE BREYER, JUSTICE SOTOMAYOR, and JUSTICE BARRETT join, concurring in denial of application to vacate injunction. (Detached Opinion) JUSTICE KAVANAUGH, with whom THE CHIEF JUSTICE joins, dissenting from denial of application to vacate injunction. (Detached Opinion) |
| Feb 11 2021 | Motion for leave to file amicus brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by The Rutherford Institute. |
