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Pretrial Detention Fits Fourth Amendment “as Hand in Glove”
In Manuel v. City of Joliet, 580 U. S. ____ (2017), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a Fourth Amendment malicious prosecution claim is the proper avenue for challenging an unlawf...
McLane v. EEOC Subpoenas Should Be Reviewed for Abuse of Discretion
In McLane v. EEOC, 581 U. S. ____ (2017), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a district court’s decision whether to enforce or quash a subpoena issued by the Equal Employment Opp...
Expressions Hair Design v Schneiderman: First Amendment Protects NY Credit Card Surcharge Ban
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a New York law prohibiting merchants from charging surcharges for paying via credit card is subject to scrutiny under t...
Moore v Texas: Death Penalty Standard for Mentally Disabled Violates Eighth Amendment
In Moore v Texas, 581 U. S. ____ (2017), the U.S. Supreme Court held that the standard used by the State of Texas to determine whether a mentally disabled defendant can be subjec...
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Divided Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Redistricting Map
by DONALD SCARINCI on May 26, 2026
In Louisiana v. Callais, 608 U.S. ___ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Louisiana congre...
Unanimous Court Rules NJ Faith-based Pregnancy Centers Can Challenge Subpoenas for Donor Info
by DONALD SCARINCI on May 18, 2026
In First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport, 608 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supre...
Supreme Court Rules Police Officer Entitled to Immunity in Excessive Force Case
by DONALD SCARINCI on May 13, 2026
In Zorn v. Linton, 607 U.S. ____ (2026), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a police officer was enti...
