No. 19-7871October Term 2019Decided May 4, 2020
Docket 19-7871October Term 2019 (2019–2020)
In re Woodson
This case involves a petition filed with the Supreme Court by an individual named Woodson.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released May 4, 2020
Case Accepted
Arguments
Decision ReleasedMay 4, 2020
- What it's about
This case involves a petition filed with the Supreme Court by an individual named Woodson. The specific legal details and background of the dispute are not provided in the available records.
Question presented
1. Whether the Petitioner is being held in custody in violation of the Constitution or laws of the United States? 2. Whether the Petitioner is entitled to the issuance of a writ of habeas corpus?
- Case path
Decision released May 4, 2020
- Area
Criminal Procedure
Timing
Decided May 4, 2020
The Court released its decision on May 4, 2020 without hearing oral argument.
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Grounding
- Grounding
- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Jun 2, 2026
- Method
- Methodology