October 6-7, 2026, opinions

Designated for publication Douglas, J. (Jones, Duncan, Douglas) (oral argument), standing, subject matter jurisdiction, administrative law Affirming dismissal of suit challenging final rules of the Department of Energy under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, holding that the Circuit Courts Appeals had exclusive jurisdiction over such judicial review challenged under the EPCA, to the exclusion … More October 6-7, 2026, opinions

October 5, 2026, opinions

Designated for publication per curiam (Smith, Ho, Duncan) (no oral argument), habeas corpus, Atkins, timeliness Denying motion for authorization to file a successive habeas application and for stay of execution. Jamaal Howard, convicted of murder and sentenced to death for the 2000 shooting death of Vickie Swartout in Silsbee, Texas, was scheduled for execution on … More October 5, 2026, opinions