Major v. Washington State Department of Corrections
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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Docket Snapshot
Court
W.D. Wash.
Western District of Washington · 9th Circuit · WA
Docket
Not captured
Civil
Stage
Active litigation
Active
Filed
Date unavailable
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Latest Filing
3:23-cv-05307 Major v. Washington State Department of Corrections
Other · May 05, 2026
Coverage
1 article
1 source tracked
Participants
1 Defendant, 1 Government Agency
3 linked entities
Judge
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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.
The visible party/entity graph currently includes Washington State Department of Corrections and others.
Press monitoring has found 1 related article from 1 distinct source.
About This Court
Western District of Washington (W.D. Wash.) is a federal district court in the 9th Circuit, WA.
Case Timeline
1 event3:23-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.
Press Coverage
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Sources tracked
1 outlet · 1 article
Timeline events
1 record on file
Last updated
1 day, 4 hours ago
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