| ~~~Date~~~ | ~~~~~~~Proceedings and Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
| Jul 19 2004 |
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due August 23, 2004) |
| Aug 20 2004 |
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including September 22, 2004. |
| Sep 10 2004 |
Brief of respondent Texas in opposition filed. |
| Sep 23 2004 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 8, 2004. |
| Oct 12 2004 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 15, 2004. |
| Oct 25 2004 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 29, 2004. |
| Nov 1 2004 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 5, 2004. |
| Nov 8 2004 |
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of November 12, 2004. |
| Nov 15 2004 |
The Petition for writ of certiorari and the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED and the Judgment REVERSED and case REMANDED. Dissenting opinion of Justice Scalia with whom Justice Thomas joins. Opinion per curiam. (Detached Opinion) |
| Dec 17 2004 |
MANDATE ISSUED. |