Opinion ID: 1042114
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Heading: Diaz’s Motion for Stay of Execution

Text: Diaz appeals the district court’s denial of his motion for a stay of execution. In deciding whether to issue a stay of execution, a court must consider: (1) whether the stay applicant has made a strong showing that he is likely to succeed on the merits; (2) whether the applicant will be irreparably injured absent a stay; (3) whether issuance of the stay will substantially injure the other parties interested in the proceeding; and (4) whether the public interest lies. Green, 699 F.3d at 411 (quoting Nken, 556 U.S. at 434, 129 S. Ct. 1749). Diaz’s motion for a stay of execution depends on the availability of Rule 60(b)(6) review in this case. Because we have rejected this vehicle to reopen the final judgment, Diaz has not made a showing of a likelihood of success on the merits of his Rule 60(b)(6) motion. The district court did not abuse its discretion in denying a stay of execution. JUDGMENT AFFIRMED; STAY DENIED 13