552 U.S. 491 (2008), 06-984, Medellin v. Texas

Citation: 552 U.S. 491, 128 S.Ct. 1346

Opinion Judge: Roberts, C. J., Scalia, Kennedy, Thomas, and Alito, JJ.

Party Name: Jose Ernesto MEDELLIN, Petitioner, v. TEXAS.

Attorney: Donald Francis Donovan argued the cause for petitioner. With him on the briefs were Carl Micarelli and Catherine M. Amirfar. Solicitor General Clement argued the cause for the United States as amicus curiae urging reversal. With him on the brief were Assistant Attorney General Fisher, Deputy Soli...

Judge Panel: ROBERTS, C. J., delivered the opinion of the Court, in which SCALIA, KENNEDY, THOMAS, and ALITO, JJ., joined. STEVENS, J., filed an opinion concurring in the judgment, post, p. 533. BREYER, J., filed a dissenting opinion, in which SOUTER and GINSBUEG, JJ., joined, post, p. 538. Justice Stevens, c...

Case Date: Tuesday March 25, 2008

Court: U.S. Supreme Court