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In brief
Overview
Background and question before the Court
Justice Ginsburg asked how retroactivity works.
Justice Breyer asked a question beginning with “What -- which --”.
Justice Breyer asked, “Does that matter?”.
What each side argues
Petitioner Position
Source-limited. The record does not yet support a complete account.
Respondent Position
Source-limited. The record does not yet support a complete account.
What happened at oral argument
Justice Ginsburg asked how retroactivity works.
Justice Breyer asked a question beginning with “What -- which --”.
Justice Breyer asked, “Does that matter?”.
What the Court decided
Why it matters
Terms to know
No glossary terms are available for this guide.
Primary sources
Read the source materials on the official site or open the immutable repository copy used for this guide.
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