Supreme Court of the United States

Presley v. Georgia — Thomas, J., dissenting

January 19, 2010558 U.S. 209

Summary

Justice Thomas dissents from the Court's summary disposition, arguing that whether the Sixth Amendment public trial right extends to jury voir dire remains open and that the precedents relied on do not explicitly require courts to consider alternatives to closure sua sponte. He argues the Court should have awaited full briefing and argument.