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    1. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Chris Geidner Retweeted Alan Blinder

      Apparently, Lee has obtained a temporary stay:https://twitter.com/alanblinder/status/855209473002151936 …

      Chris Geidner added,

      Alan Blinder @alanblinder
      A prison spokesman says the Eighth Circuit has issued a temporary stay of execution for Ledell Lee. It expires at 8:15 p.m. Central.
      1 reply 11 retweets 16 likes
    2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Here's the stay order. I'm uploading the relevant pending docs now.pic.twitter.com/ZkzRYURp64

      2 replies 6 retweets 13 likes
    3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Here is the pending claim at the 8th Circuit: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675126-Lee-8th-Cir-Motion-for-Stay.html …pic.twitter.com/SJRyyUQTgJ

      1 reply 3 retweets 3 likes
    4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Here is the memo supporting it: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675125-Lee-8th-Cir-Memo.html … / The state's response:https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675123-Lee-8th-Cir-Stay-Opposition.html …

      1 reply 2 retweets 6 likes
    5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      BREAKING: #SCOTUS denies relief in Arkansas execution matters filed prior to today.pic.twitter.com/GP3JM5y8tf

      2 replies 19 retweets 12 likes
    6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      In the main case, the appeal of the 8th Cir ruling reversing the injunction on the 8th Amend claim, #SCOTUS splits 5-4 against a stay.pic.twitter.com/G7pqfUlCLZ

      3 replies 10 retweets 8 likes
    7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Ginsburg and Sotomayor would have voted to grant cert as well, and Sotomayor wrote in dissent. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675133-16-8770-Order.html …pic.twitter.com/C1vhdUjtdo

      1 reply 8 retweets 14 likes
    8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Breyer also wrote, dissenting from the stay denial: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675132-16-8770-Order-I-1.html …pic.twitter.com/KFK8tmwzt1

      2 replies 16 retweets 17 likes
    9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      In the request for a stay pending consideration of the petition for rehearing in Johnson v. Kelley, only 3 justices (not RBG) noted dissent.pic.twitter.com/K5IRZcv6iz

      3 replies 3 retweets 9 likes
    10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
      Replying to @chrisgeidner

      Finally, Breyer was the sole noted dissent in the "compressed execution schedule" request. He wrote about it a little, too. #SCOTUSpic.twitter.com/KKEvCFPXpO

      2 replies 3 retweets 16 likes
      Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017

      Lee's federal district court 1983 / DNA action and request for a stay of execution is denied. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675137-Lee-v-Jegley-Order.html …pic.twitter.com/bxdynFFlt3

      6:00 PM - 20 Apr 2017
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        2. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Lee's lawyers have filed a notice of appeal in that case.

          1 reply 2 retweets 5 likes
        3. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here is my latest on the situation in Arkansas:https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.itdJ0nxMQb#.duwxeRLbBm …

          1 reply 4 retweets 3 likes
        4. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          JUST IN: There are THREE new #SCOTUS stay requests pending for Ledell Lee, per court's public information office.

          2 replies 36 retweets 28 likes
        5. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          AT #SCOTUS: 1. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675141-16A1013-Lee-Stay.html … / 2. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675140-16A1017-Lee-1983-Stay-App.html … / 3.https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675139-16A1016-Lee-Stay-Application-Coram-Nobis.html …

          1 reply 7 retweets 8 likes
        6. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Also: The four inmates involved in the clemency case, including Lee, are seeking #SCOTUS review: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675145-16-8788-Lee-v-Hutchinson-Clemency.html … (and stays)

          1 reply 6 retweets 5 likes
        7. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          BREAKING: #SCOTUS—Justice Alito—issues temporary stay of execution for Lee until 9:30p ET or further order of the ct, whichever is later.pic.twitter.com/9CvUoDxE6o

          4 replies 29 retweets 29 likes
        8. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          MEANWHILE: The 8th Circuit just extended its temporary stay until 9:15p CT.pic.twitter.com/7o0A9Gi6Q3

          1 reply 11 retweets 24 likes
        9. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          That means that, regardless of what #SCOTUS does, Arkansas is now on hold until 9:15p CT.

          2 replies 6 retweets 16 likes
        10. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here's where things stand with the two planned executions in Arkansas tonight, as of 9:36p ET: https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.ffkVL8ajYv#.onvdxaRMjQ …pic.twitter.com/LmsRjmfH39

          2 replies 15 retweets 9 likes
        11. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          BREAKING: 8th Circuit DENIES stay of execution to Lee in funding appeal case. https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675164-Lee-8th-Cir-Per-Curiam.html …pic.twitter.com/xCnkwrKHhY

          2 replies 20 retweets 9 likes
        12. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Judge Kelly "reluctantly" concurs.pic.twitter.com/JMPSRqrWqk

          2 replies 8 retweets 5 likes
        13. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          I see at least two other matters still pending at the 8th Circuit (in addition to the four at #SCOTUS).

          1 reply 1 retweet 4 likes
        14. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          The DNA case is pending at the 8th Circuit: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675167-Lee-v-Jegley-8th-Cir-Motion-for-Stay.html … / Here's the state's opposition:https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675166-Lee-v-Jegley-8th-Cir-Response.html …

          2 replies 6 retweets 6 likes
        15. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          The 8th Circuit just denied a DNA-related request from Lee. Request: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675170-Lee-v-Kelly-8th-Cir-Motion.html … / Response: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675169-Lee-v-Kelly-8th-Cir-Response.html …pic.twitter.com/8fiUg0pYr7

          2 replies 6 retweets 2 likes
        16. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          JUST IN: The 8th Circuit denied the request in Lee v. Jegley as well.pic.twitter.com/qKLUvj6Rpd

          1 reply 14 retweets 2 likes
        17. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          As far as I can tell, there are no 8th Circuit appeals that remain pending.

          1 reply 2 retweets 7 likes
        18. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          That means we are awaiting word from #SCOTUS — although likely stay applications pending cert in the DNA cases will be going to SCOTUS, too.

          1 reply 1 retweet 8 likes
        19. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Recall that Justice Alito's stay was until 9:30p ET or further order from the court — whichever was LATER. So, #SCOTUS stay stands.

          3 replies 13 retweets 16 likes
        20. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          My latest, as of 9:38p CT, @BuzzFeedNews report on tonight's scheduled Arkansas executions: https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.nb1GvMq5nX#.ftGvRl6box …pic.twitter.com/uHi2q6lrXo

          1 reply 11 retweets 13 likes
        21. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          And, here is Lee's stay application that I suspected would be coming out of the 8th Circuit DNA case denial: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/3675179-16A1018-Stay-App-CA8.html …pic.twitter.com/bqu0hrDRTd

          1 reply 5 retweets 10 likes
        22. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          There now are less than two hours left on Ledell Lee's death warrant. We are awaiting word from #SCOTUS.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.fo9OjMpnV6#.lrqNqW0e4j …

          2 replies 13 retweets 16 likes
        23. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          90 minutes left for Ledell Lee's execution. Still awaiting word from #SCOTUS.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.fo9OjMpnV6#.lrqNqW0e4j …

          3 replies 34 retweets 22 likes
        24. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Justice Alito granted a temporary stay of execution for Lee so #SCOTUS could consider last-minute stay requests.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.fo9OjMpnV6#.lrqNqW0e4j …

          2 replies 23 retweets 19 likes
        25. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          And, it's midnight at #SCOTUS — meaning 11p and one hour left on Ledell Lee's death warrant in Arkansas.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.tdgm76pY3O#.qxMRBr0mjP …

          4 replies 31 retweets 25 likes
        26. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          A stay of execution remains in effect, per Justice Alito's order, as #SCOTUS considers Lee's pending stay requests.https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/thursday-arkansas-executions-story?utm_term=.tdgm76pY3O#.qxMRBr0mjP …

          4 replies 26 retweets 27 likes
        27. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          With 45 minutes left on the death warrant, we're back to the Monday questions about what ~legally~ has to be done before midnight.

          5 replies 13 retweets 12 likes
        28. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          And, whether the state officials and executioners know what that is.

          4 replies 7 retweets 8 likes
        29. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          On Monday in Arkansas, reporters weren't able to get answers to these questions.

          3 replies 3 retweets 6 likes
        30. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Here we are, a second night this week, waiting in the last hour of a death warrant for final word from #SCOTUS.

          1 reply 14 retweets 13 likes
        31. Chris Geidner‏Verified account @chrisgeidner 20 Apr 2017
          Replying to @chrisgeidner

          Chris Geidner Retweeted Leslie Rutledge

          Arkansas AG's Office reports that #SCOTUS has denied stays.https://twitter.com/AGRutledge/status/855276106915528705 …

          Chris Geidner added,

          Leslie RutledgeVerified account @AGRutledge
          #BREAKING: #SCOTUS has denied all of Inmate Ledell Lee's motions for execution. #ARexecutions #arpx
          3 replies 21 retweets 9 likes
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