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Major v. Washington State Department of Corrections

23-cv-05307 W.D. Wash.
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Case Summary

The court granted a motion to stay the execution of a death row inmate, Major, pending the outcome of his appeal. This decision temporarily halts the execution, allowing Major's lawyers to continue challenging the sentence. The stay will remain in place until the appeals court rules on the matter.

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W.D. Wash.

Western District of Washington · 9th Circuit · WA

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3:23-cv-05307 Major v. Washington State Department of Corrections

Other · May 05, 2026

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1 Defendant, 1 Government Agency

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What the record shows

This case is tied to Western District of Washington, a federal district court in WA.

The newest docket activity we have is a other dated May 05, 2026.

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Western District of Washington (W.D. Wash.) is a federal district court in the 9th Circuit, WA.

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Other May 5, 2026

3:23-cv-05307 Major v. Washington State Department of Corrections

The court granted a motion to stay the execution of a death row inmate, Major, pending the outcome of his appeal. This decision temporarily halts the execution, allowing Major's lawyers to continue challenging the sentence. The stay will remain in place until the appeals court rules on the matter.

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1 outlet · 1 article

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