No. 22-7871October Term 2023Decided Feb 20, 2024
Docket 22-7871October Term 2023 (2023–2024)
In re Bowe
This case involves whether a specific legal restriction on successive habeas corpus petitions applies to federal prisoners.
Case status
- Current stage
- Decided
- Latest event
- Decision released Feb 20, 2024
Case Accepted
Arguments
Decision ReleasedFeb 20, 2024
- What it's about
This case involves whether a specific legal restriction on successive habeas corpus petitions applies to federal prisoners. The government conceded that the restriction under Section 2244(b)(1) only applies to state prisoners.
Question presented
Whether a specific legal restriction on successive habeas corpus petitions applies to federal prisoners.
- Case path
Decision released Feb 20, 2024
- Area
Criminal Procedure
Timing
Decided February 20, 2024
The Court released its decision on February 20, 2024 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
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