Relying on Ford v. Wainwright , which held that the State may not execute an insane person , the Respondent alleged that he was incompetent to be executed .
Martinez - Villareal ( Respondent ) , filed a habeas corpus petition in federal court .
Relying on Ford v. Wainwright , which held that the State may not execute an insane person , the Respondent alleged that Respondent was incompetent to be executed .
Martinez - Villareal ( Respondent ) , filed a habeas corpus petition in federal court .