SCOTUS Legal Briefs

Arguments on 2016-01-13

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  1. October Term 2015 · Docket 14-770

    Can Congress pass a law that applies only to one specific pending lawsuit?

    the sides that brought the case argue a statute targeting a single case violates the Constitution. the opposing sides claim Congress may amend laws for pending cases.

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    Markazi v. Peterson
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  2. October Term 2015 · Docket 15-108

    Can Puerto Rico and the United States both prosecute the same crime?

    Puerto Rico argues its people hold distinct power to punish. The defendant argues only the federal government holds that power.

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    Puerto Rico v. Sanchez Valle
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