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Foster v Chapman: Excluding Jurors Based on Race
In Foster v Chatman (2016), the U.S. Supreme Court held that prosecutors purposely discriminated against a Georgia man facing the death penalty when they dismissed two black jurors during jury selection. The Court’s narrow decision was largely base...
Week in Review: Court Hears Oral Arguments in Six Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court started its November sitting this week. The justices heard oral arguments in six cases. In addition to an important case involving Article III standing, the Court also considered several criminal law issues. Below is a...
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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...
