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Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton

Emergency application for stay denied on April 30, 2024.
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
23A925 5th Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD OT 2023

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit’s judgment allowing Texas to enforce the age verification requirements of H.B. 1181 on commercial websites that contain sexual content.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Apr 12 2024Application (23A925) for a stay, submitted to Justice Alito.
Apr 17 2024Response to application (23A925) requested by Justice Alito, due by 4 p.m. (EDT), on April 26, 2024.
Apr 26 2024Response to application from respondent Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas filed.
Apr 29 2024Reply of applicant Free Speech Coalition, et al. filed.
Apr 30 2024Application (23A925) referred to the Court.
Apr 30 2024Application (23A925) for stay presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied.