October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1111

Can cities sue banks for housing discrimination?

Miami claims Bank of America caused segregation. The bank argues the city lacks standing.

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Bank of America Corp. v. Miami
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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

    Katyal argued cities can sue under the Fair Housing Act.

    Gannon cited Gladstone to support municipal injury claims.

    Roberts questioned the link between segregation and tourist visits.

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What this case is about

Miami alleges discriminatory lending harmed its tax base. Bank of America disputes the city's legal standing.

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How the case got here

The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on November 8, 2016.

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What each side wants

Bank of America wants the case dismissed.

Miami wants to recover lost tax revenue.

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What each side says

Bank of America argues the city lacks standing.

Miami argues discrimination directly harmed its finances.

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What the justices asked

Justice Ginsburg asked how this differs from Gladstone.

Justice Kennedy asked if the city is limited to damages.

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Why it matters

This case defines municipal standing under the Fair Housing Act. It determines whether cities can sue for lost tax revenue. The outcome shapes future housing discrimination litigation.

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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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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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