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Bucklew v Precythe

587 U.S. 119 (2019)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtSupreme Court of the United States
Year2019
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Eighth Amendment; as-applied method of execution challenge; Glossip; must show available alternative materially reduces risk

Area of Law

criminal

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Glossip v Oklahoma 604 U.S. 226 (2025)
McElrath v Georgia 601 U.S. 87 (2024)
Smith v United States 599 US 236 (2023)

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