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Derek Sales v. Arkansas

IFP petition · Supreme Court of Arkansas, No. CR-07-1308 · judgment April 23, 2026

Pending

Question presented

Does a defendant’s representation by virulently racist trial counsel violate the Sixth Amendment?

For petitioner
Timothy Patrick Kane
Federal Community Defender Office

For respondent
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Subject area
Criminal Procedure (estimated from the questions presented, in the Supreme Court Database’s categories)

Conference history
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Linked docket
26A56

Sep 21 2026
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due October 26, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service
Jul 15 2026
Application (26A56) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until September 20, 2026.
Jul 08 2026
Application (26A56) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from July 22, 2026 to September 20, 2026, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Main Document Lower Court Orders/Opinions Proof of Service