No. 26-5839 *** CAPITAL CASE ***
 
Title: David Lee Sanders, Petitioner
v.
Laura Plappert, Warden
Docketed: October 14, 2026
Linked with: 26A52
Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
   Case Numbers: (16-6152)
   Decision Date: March 3, 2026
   Rehearing Denied: May 14, 2026
 
Proceedings and Orders
Jul 06 2026 Application (26A52) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from August 12, 2026 to October 11, 2026, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh.
Main Document Lower Court Orders/Opinions Lower Court Orders/Opinions Proof of Service
Jul 15 2026 Application (26A52) granted by Justice Kavanaugh extending the time to file until October 11, 2026.
Oct 09 2026 Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due November 13, 2026)
Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis Petition Appendix Proof of Service Other
Nov 05 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 13, 2026 to December 14, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
Main Document
Nov 06 2026 Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 14, 2026.
Attorneys
Attorneys for Petitioner
David M. Barron
Counsel of Record
Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy
5 Mill Creek Park
Section 101
Frankfort, KY 40601

david.barron@ky.gov
Ph: 502-782-3601
Party name: David Sanders


Other Attorneys
D. John Sauer
Counsel of Record
Solicitor General
United States Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001

SUPREMECTBRIEFS@USDOJ.GOV
Ph: 202-514-2217
Party name: United States