No. 21-962October Term 2021Decided Jan 20, 2022
In re Whole Woman's Health
Whole Woman's Health is asking the Supreme Court to issue a writ of mandamus.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released Jan 20, 2022
- What it's about
Whole Woman's Health is asking the Supreme Court to issue a writ of mandamus. This order would direct a lower court to issue its judgment immediately rather than waiting the standard 25 days.
Question presented
Whether the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit may ignore this Court’s mandate in Whole Woman’s Health v. Jackson, No. 21-463, 595 U.S. ___ (Dec. 10, 2021), and the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, by refusing to remand this case to the district court and instead ordering certification to the Texas Supreme Court.
- Case path
Decision released Jan 20, 2022
- Area
Decided Supreme Court case
Timing
Decided January 20, 2022
The Court released its decision on January 20, 2022 without hearing oral argument.
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- Primary-source trail available.
- Note
- Plain-English explainer. Official filings and opinions remain authoritative.
- Checked
- Jul 25, 2026
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