October Term 2001 · Docket 00-1514

Can a state sue in federal court after a related case dismisses?

The dispute centers on whether federal courts retain jurisdiction over state claims after dismissing federal claims.

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Raygor v. Regents of Univ. of Minn.
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The arguments, in order

This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.

  1. Argument 1 ·

    What happened at the argument

    Mr. Bolter argued Section 1367 solves procedural problems.

    Mr. Rotenberg emphasized the federalism issue in the case.

    Mr. Clement argued the statute excludes nonconsenting states.

    The Chief Justice noted the case was submitted.

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What this case is about

This case tests the scope of supplemental jurisdiction under federal law.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on November 26, 2001.

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What each side wants

the side that brought the case wants the federal court to keep the state claims.

the opposing side wants the federal court to drop the state claims.

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What each side says

the side that brought the case argues Congress intended to solve procedural problems in federal courts.

the opposing side argues federal law should not apply to nonconsenting states.

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What the justices asked

The Chief Justice asked if the case was submitted.

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Why it matters

This issue defines the boundary between federal and state judicial power. It determines which courts handle mixed legal disputes. It affects the balance of power between governments.

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What happens next

This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.

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Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page

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Revision history

  1. Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.

  2. Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·

    Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.

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