The Supreme Court rules that death row inmate Richard Glossip is entitled to a new trial.
5 justices agreed in full.
Barrett partially agreed, saying there was a violation but the case should be remanded for next steps.
Alito/Thomas dissent. Gorsuch recused.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/22-7466_5h25.pdf
5 justices agreed in full.
Barrett partially agreed, saying there was a violation but the case should be remanded for next steps.
Alito/Thomas dissent. Gorsuch recused.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/22-7466_5h25.pdf
Comments
"Thomas, in his dissent, says that the court "stretches the law at every turn to rule in his favor."
Thomas's dissent (at 44 pages) is 15 pages longer than the majority opinion. "
Thomas seems anxious to execute people
The court rules 7-2 that 5 Virginia residents are not entitled to attorneys fees after they sued over their driver's licenses being revoked and won a preliminary injunction.
Sotomayor/Jackson dissent.