| No. 26A428 *** CAPITAL CASE *** |
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| Title: |
Kenneth Nelsen, Warden, Applicant v. Christa Gail Pike |
| Docketed: | September 30, 2026 |
| Lower Ct: | United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit |
| Case Numbers: | (26-5864) |
| Sep 30 2026 | Application (26A428) to vacate stay of execution of sentence of death, submitted to Justice Kavanaugh. Main Document |
| Sep 30 2026 | Response to application from respondent Christa Pike filed. Main Document Proof of Service |
| Sep 30 2026 | Reply of applicant Kenneth Nelsen, Warden filed. Reply |
| Sep 30 2026 | Application (26A428) referred to the Court. |
| Sep 30 2026 | Application (26A428) to vacate stay of execution of sentence of death presented to Justice Kavanaugh and by him referred to the Court is granted. The September 30, 2026 order of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, case No. 26-5864, granting a stay of execution is vacated. Justice Sotomayor, with whom Justice Kagan and Justice Jackson join, dissenting. (Detached Opinion) |