Decided
Allen v. Caster
Application for stay granted on June 2, 2026. Justice Sotomayor wrote a dissenting opinion, joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson.
Judgment
Application for stay granted on Jun 2, 2026. Justice Sotomayor wrote a dissenting opinion, joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson.
Related Coverage
May 27, 2026Application (25A1316) for a stay, submitted to Justice Thomas.
May 27, 2026Response to application (25A1316) requested by Justice Thomas, due by 4 p.m. (EDT), on June 1, 2026.
May 27, 2026Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.Jun 1, 2026Response to application from respondent Marcus Caster, et al. filed.Jun 1, 2026Brief amicus curiae of National Republican Congressional Committee filed.Jun 1, 2026Reply of applicant Wes Allen, et al. filed.Jun 2, 2026Application (25A1316) referred to the Court.
Jun 2, 2026Application (25A1316) for stay presented to Justice Thomas and by him referred to the Court is granted. The May 26, 2026, order of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, case No. 2:21–cv–1536, is stayed pending the timely filing of a 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. (Detached Opinion) Justice Sotomayor, with whom Justice Kagan and Justice Jackson join, dissent. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion)
Recommended Citation: Allen v. Caster, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/allen-v-caster-4/