2013 Supreme Court term

RANDY WHITE, WARDEN v. ROBERT KEITH WOODALL

Dockets 12-794Argued
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In brief

Overview

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Background and question before the Court

Ms. Lenz asked: “Does Mitchell overrule Estelle?”

What each side argues

Ms. LENZ

Ms. Lenz asked whether Mitchell overrules Estelle.

What happened at oral argument

During oral argument, Ms. Lenz asked the Court: “Does Mitchell overrule Estelle?”

What the Court decided

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Why it matters

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Terms to know

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Primary sources

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