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The core issue is the definition of tolling under Title 28 Section 1367(d). the side that brought the case argues the statute creates a mandatory 30-day grace period. the opposing side contends the statute only incorporates existing state tolling laws. The Court must interpret the statutory text and its legislative history."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 27, lines 33-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 27, lines 33-9"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 45-43","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 66, lines 45-43"}]},{"heading":"How the case got here","paragraphs":["The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on November 1, 2017."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 11-21"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 45-47","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 67, lines 45-47"}]},{"heading":"What each side wants","paragraphs":["the side that brought the case wants a uniform 30-day federal grace period to refile claims.","the opposing side wants state tolling laws to control the refiling deadline."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 27, lines 33-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 27, lines 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49-9"}]},{"heading":"Why it matters","paragraphs":["Litigants face uncertainty about deadlines to refile dismissed claims in state court. A uniform federal deadline provides consistent protection for federal litigants. State-specific rules create varying deadlines across jurisdictions. The interpretation determines the practical time available to pursue legal remedies. This affects access to state courts for dismissed federal claims."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 27, lines 33-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 27, lines 33-9"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 45-43","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 66, lines 45-43"}]},{"heading":"What happens next","paragraphs":["This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity."],"sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 37-11","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 10, lines 37-11"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 27-33","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 12, lines 27-33"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 16, lines 47-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 16, lines 47-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 18, lines 11-17","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 18, lines 11-17"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 11-21"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 29-37","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 29-37"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 55-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 55-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 9-23","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 5, lines 9-23"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 13-25","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 6, lines 13-25"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 51-11","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 6, lines 51-11"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 45-47","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 67, lines 45-47"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 29-33","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 7, lines 29-33"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 53-15","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 7, lines 53-15"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 49-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 8, lines 49-9"}]}],"slug":"2017-16-460-artis-v-district-of-columbia","term":"2017","title":"Does the 30-day grace period apply to all dismissed supplemental claims?","title_sources":[{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 27, lines 33-9","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 27, lines 33-9"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-7","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 4, lines 23-7"},{"evidence_type":"Transcript","label":"Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 45-43","official_url":"https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-460_3703.pdf","page_label":"file page 66, lines 45-43"}],"topics":[],"undated_disposition_date_fallback":null,"updated_at":"2026-09-05T03:22:24Z"}