Supreme Court of the United States
Skinner v. Louisiana
March 30, 2026
Summary
Justice Sotomayor dissents from the Supreme Court’s denial of certiorari in Skinner v. Louisiana, arguing that the Court should review the defendant’s Brady claim because the prosecution suppressed material, favorable evidence. She contends that the undisclosed evidence undermines confidence in Skinner’s conviction and that the Court’s prior decision in Wearry mandates relief. The dissent emphasizes equal treatment of co‑defendants and the Court’s duty to enforce its precedents.