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Bucklew v. Precythe

Ruling by

Neil M. Gorsuch

Lower Court

8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

dissenting Judge(s)

Stephen G. Breyer
Sonia Sotomayor

concurring Judge(s)

Brett M. Kavanaugh
Clarence Thomas
Eighth Amendment 'does not guarantee a prisoner a painless death;' where prisoner's suggested execution alternative is not 'feasible' and 'readily implemented,' it cannot provide basis for relief.



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