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.
Verified source milestones
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
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.
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.
Read the official transcript for this argument · Official argument details
Sources used for this argument breakdown
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 16-24 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 16-24
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 46-4 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 46-4
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 12-14 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 12-14
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 18-20 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 18-20
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 46-48 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 46-48
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 28-42 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 28-42
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 8-14 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 8-14
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 8-36 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 8-36
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 22-12 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 22-12
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 8-20 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 8-20
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 44, lines 36-40 — Transcript, file page 44, lines 36-40
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 14-24 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 14-24
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 55, lines 8-16 — Transcript, file page 55, lines 8-16
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 58, lines 38-40 — Transcript, file page 58, lines 38-40
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 32-44 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 32-44
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 8-18 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 8-18
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 32-36 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 32-36
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 32-44 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 32-44
A citizen's guide to the whole case
What this case is about
Miami alleges discriminatory lending harmed its tax base. Bank of America disputes the city's legal standing.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 8-36 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 8-36
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 22-12 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 22-12
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 44, lines 36-40 — Transcript, file page 44, lines 36-40
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 55, lines 8-16 — Transcript, file page 55, lines 8-16
How the case got here
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on November 8, 2016.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 8-20 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 8-20
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 58, lines 38-40 — Transcript, file page 58, lines 38-40
What each side wants
Bank of America wants the case dismissed.
Miami wants to recover lost tax revenue.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 8-36 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 8-36
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 22-12 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 22-12
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 44, lines 36-40 — Transcript, file page 44, lines 36-40
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 55, lines 8-16 — Transcript, file page 55, lines 8-16
What each side says
Bank of America argues the city lacks standing.
Miami argues discrimination directly harmed its finances.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 8-36 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 8-36
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 22-12 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 22-12
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 44, lines 36-40 — Transcript, file page 44, lines 36-40
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 55, lines 8-16 — Transcript, file page 55, lines 8-16
What the justices asked
Justice Ginsburg asked how this differs from Gladstone.
Justice Kennedy asked if the city is limited to damages.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 16-24 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 16-24
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 46-4 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 46-4
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 12-14 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 12-14
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 18-20 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 18-20
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 46-48 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 46-48
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 28-42 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 28-42
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 8-14 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 8-14
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 14-24 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 14-24
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 58, lines 38-40 — Transcript, file page 58, lines 38-40
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 32-44 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 32-44
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 8-18 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 8-18
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 32-36 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 32-36
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 32-44 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 32-44
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.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 8-36 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 8-36
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 22-12 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 22-12
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 44, lines 36-40 — Transcript, file page 44, lines 36-40
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 55, lines 8-16 — Transcript, file page 55, lines 8-16
What happens next
This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 16-24 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 16-24
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 46-4 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 46-4
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 12-14 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 12-14
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 18-20 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 18-20
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 46-48 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 46-48
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 28-42 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 28-42
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 8-14 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 8-14
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 8-20 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 8-20
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 14-24 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 14-24
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 58, lines 38-40 — Transcript, file page 58, lines 38-40
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 32-44 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 32-44
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 8-18 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 8-18
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 32-36 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 32-36
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 32-44 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 32-44
Official Court provenance
Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page
Title and summary sources
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 8-36 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 8-36
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 22-12 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 22-12
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 44, lines 36-40 — Transcript, file page 44, lines 36-40
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 55, lines 8-16 — Transcript, file page 55, lines 8-16
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 8-36 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 8-36
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 22-12 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 22-12
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 44, lines 36-40 — Transcript, file page 44, lines 36-40
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 55, lines 8-16 — Transcript, file page 55, lines 8-16
Revision history
- Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·
Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.
- Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·
Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.