October Term 2024 · Docket 23-677
Does a federal court lose jurisdiction when a plaintiff drops federal claims?
the sides that brought the case argue the court must dismiss state claims after federal claims drop. the opposing sides argue the court keeps jurisdiction over state claims.
Verified source milestones
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — An official Court opinion 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
the sides that brought the case argue the Eighth Circuit decision is an outlier. They say it conflicts with Section 1367 text. They say it conflicts with structure.
the opposing sides argue experience should guide the test. They say the law creating the claim controls. They say this test is definitive.
the sides that brought the case say ruling for the opposing sides requires overruling precedent. They list several cases that support their view. They say the opposing sides lose under experience.
the opposing sides say they would win without Section 1367. They say the issue was not squarely presented before. They say party presentation rules matter.
Read the official transcript for this argument · Official argument details
Sources used for this argument breakdown
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 33-33 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 33-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 37-25 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 37-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 53-7 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 53-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 11-19 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 11-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 39-11 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 39-11
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 23-33 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 23-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 43-11 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 43-11
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 51, lines 53-45 — Transcript, file page 51, lines 53-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 15-21 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 15-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 65, lines 53-37 — Transcript, file page 65, lines 53-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 39-47 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 39-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 17-21 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 17-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 11-33 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 11-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 25-37 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 25-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 55-21 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 55-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 70, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 70, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 70, lines 43-27 — Transcript, file page 70, lines 43-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 37-43 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 37-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 47-51 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 47-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 53-33 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 53-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 74, lines 35-37 — Transcript, file page 74, lines 35-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 37-51 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 37-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 17-35 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 17-35
A citizen's guide to the whole case
What this case is about
This case tests federal court power over state claims. the sides that brought the case want dismissal of state claims. the opposing sides want the court to keep those claims.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 51, lines 53-45 — Transcript, file page 51, lines 53-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 65, lines 53-37 — Transcript, file page 65, lines 53-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 53-33 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 53-33
How the case got here
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on October 7, 2024.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 11-33 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 11-33
What each side wants
the sides that brought the case want the court to dismiss state claims. They want to end the case in federal court.
the opposing sides want the court to keep state claims. They want the case to continue in federal court.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 51, lines 53-45 — Transcript, file page 51, lines 53-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 65, lines 53-37 — Transcript, file page 65, lines 53-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 53-33 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 53-33
What each side says
the sides that brought the case argue Section 1367 limits jurisdiction. They argue the court loses power when federal claims drop.
the opposing sides argue experience defines jurisdiction. They argue the law creating the claim controls.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 51, lines 53-45 — Transcript, file page 51, lines 53-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 65, lines 53-37 — Transcript, file page 65, lines 53-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 53-33 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 53-33
What the justices asked
Justice Kagan asked if a court keeps state claims after federal claims drop. She asked if this applies to original cases.
Justice Sotomayor asked if Congress addressed this in Section 1367. She asked if the party can appeal dismissal.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 33-33 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 33-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 37-25 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 37-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 53-7 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 53-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 11-19 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 11-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 39-11 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 39-11
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 23-33 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 23-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 43-11 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 43-11
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 15-21 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 15-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 39-47 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 39-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 17-21 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 17-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 11-33 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 11-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 25-37 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 25-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 55-21 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 55-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 70, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 70, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 70, lines 43-27 — Transcript, file page 70, lines 43-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 37-43 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 37-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 47-51 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 47-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 74, lines 35-37 — Transcript, file page 74, lines 35-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 37-51 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 37-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 17-35 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 17-35
Why it matters
This case defines federal court power. It determines when courts dismiss state claims. It affects how plaintiffs file mixed cases.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 51, lines 53-45 — Transcript, file page 51, lines 53-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 65, lines 53-37 — Transcript, file page 65, lines 53-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 53-33 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 53-33
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 33-33 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 33-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 10, lines 37-25 — Transcript, file page 10, lines 37-25
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 53-7 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 53-7
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 11-19 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 11-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 12, lines 39-11 — Transcript, file page 12, lines 39-11
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 23-33 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 23-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 13, lines 43-11 — Transcript, file page 13, lines 43-11
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 11-21 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 11-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 15-21 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 15-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 66, lines 39-47 — Transcript, file page 66, lines 39-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 67, lines 17-21 — Transcript, file page 67, lines 17-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 68, lines 11-33 — Transcript, file page 68, lines 11-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 25-37 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 25-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 55-21 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 55-21
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 70, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 70, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 70, lines 43-27 — Transcript, file page 70, lines 43-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 37-43 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 37-43
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 47-51 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 47-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 74, lines 35-37 — Transcript, file page 74, lines 35-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 37-51 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 37-51
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 17-35 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 17-35
Official Court provenance
Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page
Verified official opinions and orders
Title and summary sources
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 51, lines 53-45 — Transcript, file page 51, lines 53-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 65, lines 53-37 — Transcript, file page 65, lines 53-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 53-33 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 53-33
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 23-13 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 23-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 51, lines 53-45 — Transcript, file page 51, lines 53-45
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 65, lines 53-37 — Transcript, file page 65, lines 53-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 71, lines 53-33 — Transcript, file page 71, lines 53-33
Revision history
- Revision 1 · Post Opinion ·
Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.
- Revision 2 · Post Opinion ·
Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.