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SCOTUS Rules 4th Circuit Erred in Granting New Trial in Klein v. Martin
In Klein v. Martin, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed that federal courts must adhere to strict Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) standards regarding state court decisions. Because the Fourth Circuit Co...
SCOTUS Rejects Delaware Affidavit of Merit Requirement
In Berk v. Choy, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that a Delaware law requiring a plaintiff suing for medical malpractice to provide an affidavit from a medical professional attesting to the suit’s merit conflicts with...
Supreme Court Holds Candidate Can Challenge Election Law Governing Vote Counting
In Bost v. Illinois State Board of Elections, 607 U.S. ___ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court held that candidates for office have standing under Article III of the U.S. Constitution to challenge laws governing the counting of votes in elections. Fac...
Supreme Court Hold Ex Post Facto Clause Applies to Criminal Restitution Statute
In Ellingburg v. United States, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously heldthat the Constitution’s Ex Post Facto Clause applies to sanctions imposed in federal criminal proceedings under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVR...
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Unanimous Supreme Court Rules Conviction Does Not Bar Prospective Constitutional Challenge
by DONALD SCARINCI on April 22, 2026
In Olivier v. City of Brandon, Mississippi, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court held that...
Supreme Court Clarifies Standard of Review for Asylum Decisions
by DONALD SCARINCI on April 17, 2026
In Urias-Orellana v. Bondi, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court held that courts of appeal...
SCOTUS Rules Court Can Restrict Attorney-Client Discussions During Overnight Recess
by DONALD SCARINCI on April 15, 2026
In Villarreal v. Texas,607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that a qualifi...
