Hamm v. Reeves
Application to vacate injunction of execution in granted on Jan. 27, 2022.
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21a372 | 11th Cir. | Not Argued | Jan 27, 2022 | 5-4 | N/A | OT 2021 |
Issue: Whether the Supreme Court should vacate the district court's injunction of the execution of Matthew Reeves.
Judgment: Application granted on January 27, 2022. Justice Amy Coney Barrett would deny the application. Justice Elena Kagan, with whom Justices Stephen Breyer and Sonia Sotomayor join, dissents.
SCOTUSblog Coverage
- Court green-lights Alabama execution in 5-4 ruling that reverses two lower courts (Ellena Erskine, January 28, 2022)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 01/26/2022 | Application (21A372) to vacate injunction of execution, submitted to Justice Thomas. |
| 01/27/2022 | Response to application from respondent Matthew Reeves filed. |
| 01/27/2022 | Application (21A372) referred to the Court. |
| 01/27/2022 | Application (21A372) granted by the Court. The January 7, 2022 order of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama is vacated. Justice Barrett would deny the application. Justice Kagan, with whom Justice Breyer and Justice Sotomayor join, dissenting. (Detached opinion) |