No. 25-658
Matthew Jones, et al. v. Amber M. King, et al.
Tags: administrative-acts civil-rights due-process judicial-immunity jury-selection political-retaliation
Latest Conference:
2026-03-06
Question Presented (from Petition)
1. A Texas justice of the peace ordered the wrongful arrests of her political rivals while conducting the "plainly administrative" act of qualifying a venire by confirming the age, literacy, citizenship, criminal history, and residency of prospective jurors. Should such conduct be shielded by absolute judicial immunity?
Question Presented (AI Summary)
Whether a justice of the peace's administrative acts in ordering wrongful arrests of political rivals are shielded by absolute judicial immunity
Docket Entries
2026-02-18
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 3/6/2026.
2026-02-13
Reply of Matthew Jones, et al. submitted.
2026-02-13
Reply of petitioners Matthew Jones, et al. filed. (Distributed)
2026-01-29
Brief of Amber M. King, et al. in opposition submitted.
2026-01-29
Brief of respondents Amber M. King, et al. in opposition filed.
2025-12-17
Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including February 6, 2026.
2025-12-15
Motion of Amber M. King, et al. for an extension of time submitted.
2025-12-15
Motion to extend the time to file a response from January 7, 2026 to February 6, 2026, submitted to The Clerk.
2025-12-04
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due January 7, 2026)
Attorneys
Amber M. King, et al.
William Christian — Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, P.C., Respondent
Matthew Jones, et al.
Jason Davis — Davis & Santos, PLLC, Petitioner