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SCOTUS Adopts Narrow Interpretation of Computer Fraud Act
In Van Buren v. United States, 593 U.S. ____ (2021), the U.S. Supreme Court held that an individual “exceeds authorized access” when he accesses a computer with authorizatio...
Supreme Court Rules Tribal Police Can Detain and Search Non-Native Americans
In United States v. Cooley, 593 U.S. ____ (2021), the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that a tribal police officer has the authority to detain temporarily and to search non-...
SCOTUS Rules District Courts Can’t Second Guess Appellate Courts’ Ruling on Costs
In San Antonio v. Hotels.com, L.P., 593 U.S. ____ (2021), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a district court does not have the discretion to deny or reduce the costs awarded by a...
SCOTUS Rules “Community Caretaking” Exception Can’t Justify Warrantless Searches of Homes
In Caniglia v. Strom, 593 U. S. ____ (2021), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a warrantless search of the Edward Caniglia’s home could not be justified under the “community ...
Justices Refuse to Require Issue Exhaustion of Social Security Claimant
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held in Carr v. Saul, 593 U.S. ____ (2021), that the principles of issue exhaustion do not require Social Security disability claimants to arg...
SCOTUS Rules FTC Can’t Pursue Equitable Relief
In AMG Capital Management, LLC v. FTC, 593 U.S. ____ (2021), the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or Commission) is not authorized to pursue equita...
Supreme Court Clarifies Standing Requirements for Habeas Claim
In Alaska v. Wright, 593 U.S. ____ (2021), the U.S. Supreme Court held that if offenders have finished serving their state court sentence, they lack standing to bring a federal ...
Finding of Permanent Incorrigibility Not Required to Impose Life Sentence on Juvenile
In Jones v. Mississippi, 593 U.S. ____ (2021), the U.S. Supreme Court again clarified when juveniles can receive life sentences. By a vote of 6-3, the Court held that the Eighth...
Divided Court Strikes Down COVID-19 Restrictions on In-Home Religious Gatherings
On April 9, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Tandon v. Newsom, 593 U. S. ____ (2021) that California’s COVID-19 restrictions on religious gatherings in homes likely run a...
SCOTUS Backs FCC in FCC v. Prometheus Radio Project
In FCC v. Prometheus Radio Project, 592 U. S. ____ (2021), the U.S. Supreme Court held that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FFC) 2017 decision to repeal or modify thr...
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SCOTUS Decision in Bowe v. United States Is First of the 2026 Term
by DONALD SCARINCI on February 5, 2026
In Bowe v. United States, 607 U.S. ___ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court held that Title 28 U.S.C. § ...
SCOTUS Rules State Can’t Immunize Parties from Federal Civil Liability
by DONALD SCARINCI on January 29, 2026
In John Doe v. Dynamic Physical Therapy, LLC, 607 U.S. ____ (2025) the U.S. Supreme Court held that...
Supreme Court to Address Racial Discrimination in Jury Selection
by DONALD SCARINCI on
While the U.S. Supreme Court has concluded oral arguments for the year, it continues to add cases t...
