United States, Petitioner v. Texas, et al.

21-588 | Supreme Court of the United States

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Filed Oct. 22, 2021
Original Case 21-50949
Last Updated: 10 months ago
Filing Date # Docket Text
1/11/2022JUDGMENT ISSUED.
12/10/2021Opinion per curiam. The application to vacate stay (21A85) presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied. Justice Sotomayor would grant the application to vacate stay in No. 21A85 and dissents from the dismissal of No. 21-588 as improvidently granted.
12/10/2021The application to vacate stay presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied. Justice Sotomayor would grant the application to vacate stay in No. 21A85 and dissents from the dismissal of No. 21-588 as improvidently granted. See No. 21-588.
11/1/202121-588 (21A85) Argued. For petitioner: Elizabeth B. Prelogar, Solicitor General, Department of Justice, Washington, D. C. For state respondent: Judd E. Stone, II, Solicitor General, Austin, Tex. For private respondents: Jonathan F. Mitchell, Austin, Tex.
10/29/202110-29-2021-Reply_brief_of_private_respondents_filedReply brief of private respondents filed. (Distributed)
    10/29/202110-29-2021-Consolidated_reply_brief_of_stateConsolidated reply brief of state respondents filed (also in 21-463). VIDED. (Distributed)
      10/29/202110-29-2021-Reply_brief_of_petitioner_United_StatesReply brief of petitioner United States filed. (Distributed)
        10/28/2021Amicus of The Rogers Group not accepted for filing. (October 29, 2021)
        10/27/2021Record on appeal available on PACER. The USDC, W. District of Texas - transcript of October 1, 2021 hearing electronically received.
        10/27/2021Main document of The Rogers Group not accepted for filing. (October 29, 2021)
        10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amici_curiae_of_128_Current_andBrief amici curiae of 128 Current and Former Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Leaders, et al. filed (also in 21-463). VIDED. (Distributed)
          10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amici_curiae_of_Planned_ParenthoodBrief amici curiae of Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Surgical Health Services, et al. filed. (Distributed)
            10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amicus_curiae_of_Life_LegalBrief amicus curiae of Life Legal Defense Foundation filed (also in 21-463). VIDED. (Distributed)
              10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amicus_curiae_of_American_CenterBrief amicus curiae of American Center for Law and Justice filed (also in 21-463). VIDED. (Distributed)
                10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amicus_curiae_of_David_Boyle_filedBrief amicus curiae of David Boyle filed. (Distributed)
                  10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amici_curiae_of_410_Texas_WomenBrief amici curiae of 410 Texas Women Injured By Abortion, et al. filed. (Distributed)
                    10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amici_curiae_of_Local_GovernmentsBrief amici curiae of Local Governments filed (also in 21-463). VIDED. (Distributed)
                      10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amicus_curiae_of_Blanca_TelephoneBrief amicus curiae of Blanca Telephone Company in support of neither party filed. (Distributed)
                        10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amici_curiae_of_Indiana_et_alBrief amici curiae of Indiana, et al. filed. (Distributed)
                          10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amicus_curiae_of_Texas_MedicalBrief amicus curiae of Texas Medical Association filed. (Distributed)
                            10/27/2021Amicus brief of Texas Medical Association not accepted for filing. (October 27, 2021--brief needs correction)
                            10/27/2021Amicus brief of Texas Medical Association not accepted for filing. (October 27, 2021--brief needs correction)
                            10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amici_curiae_of_Legal_ScholarsBrief amici curiae of Legal Scholars Leah Litman, et al. filed. (Distributed)
                              10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amici_curiae_of_Massachusetts_etBrief amici curiae of Massachusetts, et al. filed (also in 21-463). VIDED. (Distributed)
                                10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amici_curiae_of_Legal_ScholarsBrief amici curiae of Legal Scholars filed (also in 21-463). VIDED. (Distributed)
                                  10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amicus_curiae_of_American_BarBrief amicus curiae of American Bar Association filed. (Distributed)
                                    10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_amicus_curiae_of_ConstitutionalBrief amicus curiae of Constitutional Accountability Center filed. (Distributed)
                                      10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_of_private_respondents_filedBrief of private respondents filed. (Distributed)
                                        10/27/202110-27-2021-Consolidated_brief_of_state_respondentsConsolidated brief of state respondents filed (also in 21-463). VIDED. (Distributed)
                                          10/27/202110-27-2021-Brief_of_petitioner_United_States_filedBrief of petitioner United States filed. (Distributed)
                                            10/26/2021In lieu of filing separate briefs in both No. 21-463 and No. 21-588 (21A85), the state respondents may file a single opening brief, limited to 20,000 words, and a single reply brief, limited to 9,000 words. (Also in 21-463).
                                            10/26/2021Motion for divided argument filed by respondents GRANTED.
                                            10/26/202110-26-2021-Brief_amici_curiae_of_Leading_MedicalBrief amici curiae of Leading Medical Organizations filed (also in 21-463). VIDED. (Distributed)
                                              10/26/202110-26-2021-Brief_amicus_curiae_of_The_Becket_FundBrief amicus curiae of The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty filed (also in 21-463). VIDED. (Distributed)
                                                10/25/202110-25-2021-Blanket_Consent_filed_by_PetitionerBlanket Consent filed by Petitioner, United States
                                                  10/25/202110-25-2021-Motion_for_divided_argument_filed_byMotion for divided argument filed by respondents.
                                                    10/23/202110-23-2021-Blanket_Consent_filed_by_RespondentBlanket Consent filed by Respondent, Texas
                                                      10/22/2021ARGUMENT SET FOR Monday, November 1, 2021.
                                                      10/22/2021Consideration of the application (21A85) to vacate stay presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is deferred pending oral argument. The application is treated as a petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment (No. 21-588), and the petition is granted limited to the following question: May the United States bring suit in federal court and obtain injunctive or declaratory relief against the State, state court judges, state court clerks, other state officials, or all private parties to prohibit S.B. 8 from being enforced. The briefs of the parties in No. 21-588, limited to 13,000 words, are to be filed electronically on or before 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Reply briefs, if any, limited to 6,000 words, are to be filed electronically on or before 5 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2021. Any amicus curiae briefs are to be filed electronically on or before 5 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Booklet format briefs prepared in compliance with Rule 33.1 shall be submitted as soon as possible thereafter. The parties are not required to file a joint appendix. The case is set for oral argument on Monday, November 1, 2021. Justice Sotomayor, concurring in part and dissenting in part. (Detached opinion)
                                                      10/22/2021Application (21A85) referred to the Court.
                                                      10/22/202110-22-2021-Reply_of_applicant_United_States_filedReply of applicant United States filed.
                                                        10/21/202110-21-2021-Motion_for_leave_to_file_amici_brief_andMotion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Indiana, et al.
                                                          10/21/202110-21-2021-Response_to_application_from_ErickResponse to application from Erick Graham, et al. filed.
                                                            10/21/202110-21-2021-Response_to_application_from_respondentResponse to application from respondent Texas filed.
                                                              10/20/202110-20-2021-Motion_for_leave_to_file_amici_brief_andMotion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Human Coalition, et al.
                                                                10/20/202110-20-2021-Motion_for_leave_to_file_amicus_briefMotion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Texas Medical Association.
                                                                  10/19/202110-19-2021-Motion_for_leave_to_file_amici_briefMotion for leave to file amici brief filed by Legal Scholars Leah Litman, et al.
                                                                    10/19/202110-19-2021-Motion_for_leave_to_file_amici_curiaeMotion for leave to file amici curiae brief filed by Current and Former Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Leaders, et al.
                                                                      10/19/202110-19-2021-Motion_for_leave_to_file_amicus_briefMotion for leave to file amicus brief filed by Constitutional Accountability Center.
                                                                        10/19/202110-19-2021-Motion_for_leave_to_file_amici_brief_andMotion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Medical Organizations.
                                                                          10/19/202110-19-2021-Motion_for_leave_to_file_amici_briefMotion for leave to file amici brief filed by Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, and Civil Procedure Scholars.
                                                                            10/18/202110-18-2021-Motion_for_leave_to_file_amici_briefMotion for leave to file amici brief filed by Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Surgical Health Services, et al.
                                                                              10/18/202110-18-2021-Motion_for_leave_to_file_amici_brief_andMotion for leave to file amici brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Massachusetts, et al.
                                                                                10/18/2021Response to application (21A85) requested by Justice Alito, due Thursday, October 21, by noon ET.
                                                                                10/18/202110-18-2021-Petition_for_a_writ_of_certiorari_beforePetition for a writ of certiorari before judgment filed. (Response due November 22, 2021)
                                                                                  10/18/2021