Question Presented (from Petition)
WHETHER DENIAL OF IN FORMA PAUPERIS BY THE ALABAMA SUPREME COURT PRECEDENT ON FEDERAL RIGHTS OF ACCESS TO THE COURTS?
THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION IMPOSES A DUTY UPON ALL STATE JUDGES TO ENFORCE FEDERAL LAW?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether denial of in forma pauperis by the Alabama Supreme Court is in conflict with the United States Supreme Court precedent on federal rights of access to the courts?
Docket Entries
2019-10-15
Rehearing DENIED.
2019-09-25
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 10/11/2019.
2019-08-23
Petition for Rehearing filed.
2019-05-13
Petition DENIED.
2019-04-24
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 5/9/2019.
2019-04-17
Waiver of right of respondent Alabama to respond filed.
2019-02-28
Petition for a writ of certiorari and motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis filed. (Response due April 12, 2019)
Attorneys
Alabama
Edmund Gerard LaCour Jr. — Office of the Attorney General, Respondent
Johnny M. Young
Johnny M. Young — Petitioner