October Term 2006 · Docket 06-116

Does the Supreme Court have jurisdiction to review a dispute between two Guamanian officials?

The parties dispute whether the Supreme Court can review a conflict between two Guamanian officials over the Organic Act.

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Limtiaco. v. Camacho
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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

    Ms. Brinkmann argued the petition was untimely.

    Mr. Waxman argued the Organic Act supports review.

    Chief Justice Roberts questioned the existence of a justiciable controversy.

    Justice Scalia asked when the Ninth Circuit lost jurisdiction.

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What this case is about

This case involves a dispute between two Guamanian officials. The core issue is whether the Supreme Court has jurisdiction to hear the matter.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on January 8, 2007.

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What each side wants

Ms. Brinkmann wants the Court to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction.

Mr. Waxman wants the Court to reverse the lower court decision.

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What each side says

Ms. Brinkmann argues the certiorari petition was filed too late.

Mr. Waxman argues the Organic Act supports the Court's jurisdiction.

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What the justices asked

Justice Kennedy asked if the test involves colorable jurisdiction under a clear federal statute.

Chief Justice Roberts asked if the Court had a case or controversy under Article III.

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Why it matters

The outcome determines whether the Supreme Court can resolve internal disputes between territorial officials.

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What happens next

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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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