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November 18, 2024 | SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Four Cases
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SCOTUS Wrap Ups November with Three Oral Arguments
After taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in three cases last week. The issues before the justices included the detention of illegal aliens, the death penalty, and sentencing guidelines. ...
U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Constitutionality of Sex Offender Bans from Social Media
The U.S. Supreme Court recently added another controversial case to its docket. In Packingham v. North Carolina, the justices will consider the constitutionality of a state law banning sex offenders from accessing certain social media sites. &nb...
SCOTUS Begins November Sitting with Oral Arguments in Five Case
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court returned to the bench for its November sitting. The justices heard oral arguments in five very diverse cases. The issues before the Court ranged from cheerleading uniform designs to government fraud. F...
Supreme Court to Hear Transgender Bathroom Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to consider its first case involving transgender rights. Gloucester County School Board v. G.G. involves whether a transgender Virginia teen who was born a girl, but identifies as a boy, should be able to use the boy...
U.S. Supreme Court Struggles Over Design Patent Damages in Samsung v Apple
Weighty constitutional questions are not the only issues that frustrate the U.S. Supreme Court. In Samsung v Apple, the justices appeared equally exacerbated when tasked with establishing a standard for determining damages in a design patent infringe...
Supreme Court to Consider Immunity for Cross-Border Shooting in Hernandez v Mesa
On October 11, 2016, the Supreme Court added several high profile cases to its docket. One of the most-anticipated cases is Hernandez v Mesa, which involves the fatal shooting of a Mexican teenager by United States Border Patrol from across the U.S. ...
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SCOTUS to Consider High-Profile Transgender Rights Case in December
by DONALD SCARINCI on November 12, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in United States v. Skrmetti on December 4, 2024. T...
SCOTUS Clarifies Standard for Retaliatory Arrest Claims
by DONALD SCARINCI on November 5, 2024
In Gonzalez v. Trevino, 602 U.S. ___ (2024), the U.S. Supreme Court held that plaintiffs are not re...
Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Confrontation Clause to Forensic Analysis
by DONALD SCARINCI on October 28, 2024
In Smith v. Arizona, 602 U.S. ____ (2024), the U.S. Supreme Court held that when an expert conveys ...
