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Ruben Gutierrez, Applicant v. Luis V. Saenz, et al.
Application · United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, No. 20-70009
Application granted · June 16, 2020
Counsel of record
For petitioner
Matthew C. Lawry
Defender Assoc. of Phila.
For respondent
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Proceedings
- Jun 16 2020Application (19A1052) referred to the Court.
- Jun 16 2020Application (19A1052) granted by the Court. The application 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. The District Court should promptly determine, based on whatever evidence the parties provide, whether serious security problems would result if a prisoner facing execution is permitted to choose the spiritual adviser the prisoner wishes to have in his immediate presence during the execution.
- Jun 15 2020Application (19A1052) for a stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Alito.
- Jun 15 2020Motion for leave to file amicus brief and motion for leave to file brief in compliance with Rule 33.2 filed by Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops.