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Gutierrez v. Saenz

Emergency application for stay of execution is granted on July 16, 2024.
Docket No. Op. Below Argument Opinion Vote Author Term
23A1160 5th Cir. TBD TBD TBD TBD OT 2023

Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should stay the execution of Ruben Gutierrez.

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DateProceedings and Orders (key to color coding)
Jun 25 2024Application (23A1160) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito.
Jul 16 2024Application (23A1160) referred to the Court.
Jul 16 2024Application (23A1160) for stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is granted pending the disposition of the petition for a writ of certiorari. Should the petition for a writ of certiorari be denied, this stay shall terminate automatically. In the event the petition for a writ of certiorari is granted, the stay shall terminate upon the sending down of the judgment of this Court.