Timeline: Cline v. Oklahoma Coalition for Reproductive Justice

Mar 4, 2013

Petition for a writ of certiorari filed

A petition for a writ of certiorari is a document which a losing party files with the Supreme Court asking the Supreme Court to review the decision of a lower court. It has a list of the parties, a statement of the facts, the legal questions presented, and arguments as to why the Court should grant the writ.

Mar 26, 2013

Consent to the filing of amicus curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from counsel for the petitioner.

. An amicus curiae brief that brings to the attention of the Court relevant matter not already brought to its attention by the parties may be of considerable help to the Court. An amicus curiae brief that does not serve this purpose burdens the Court, and its filing is not favored. An amicus curiae brief may be filed only by an attorney admitted to practice before this Court as provided in Rule 5.

Apr 1, 2013

Waiver of right of respondents Oklahoma Coalition for Reproductive Justice, et al. to respond filed.

Apr 5, 2013

Brief amici curiae of Women and Families Hurt by RU-486 filed.

A document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case presented by someone interested in influencing the outcome of a lawsuit but who is not a party to it has.

Apr 8, 2013

Brief amici curiae of Women and Families Hurt by RU-486 filed. Brief amici curiae of Family Research Council, and Alliance Defending Freedom filed. Brief amicus curiae of Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund, Inc. filed. Brief amicus curiae of Dr. J

A document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case presented by someone interested in influencing the outcome of a lawsuit but who is not a party to it

Apr 16, 2013