October Term 2020 · Docket 19-292
Does a police bullet that misses a fleeing driver count as a seizure?
Roxanne Torres claims officers violated her rights by shooting at her car. The officers argue no seizure occurred because they never stopped her.
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October Term 2020 · Docket 19-438
Who decides if a foreign conviction matches a U.S. crime definition?
The dispute centers on whether judges or juries determine if a foreign conviction fits a U.S. legal definition.
October Term 2020 · Docket 19-108
Does the military death penalty statute extend the prosecution window for rape cases?
The dispute centers on whether a military statute allowing unlimited prosecution time for capital offenses applies to rape cases where the death penalty is no longer sought.
October Term 2020 · Docket 19-357
Does the automatic stay force a creditor to return seized property without a court order?
Creditors argue they may keep seized property until a court orders its return. Debtors argue the stay demands immediate return.
October Term 2020 · Docket 18-956
Can a company copyright the structure of a programming language?
Google copied Java code to build Android. Oracle claims this violates copyright law. Google argues the code is functional and fair use applies.
October Term 2020 · Docket 19-368
Does selling a car in a state create jurisdiction for a crash there?
Ford argues that selling a car in Montana does not create jurisdiction for a crash there. Montana argues that the sale creates the necessary legal connection.
October Term 2020 · Docket 18-540
Does Arkansas Act 900 violate federal ERISA preemption?
A pharmacy argues state price rules force ERISA plans to follow local laws. The industry group claims this breaks federal uniformity.
October Term 2020 · Docket 19-71
Can individuals sue federal employees for personal damages under RFRA?
the sides that brought the case seek to block personal liability claims. the opposing sides demand monetary compensation for religious harm.
October Term 2020 · Docket 19-309
Can Delaware exclude non-residents from judicial office?
James Adams seeks a Delaware judgeship. The state bars non-residents from holding that office.
October Term 2020 · Docket 65 ORIG.
Who pays for water lost to evaporation in New Mexico reservoirs?
Texas and New Mexico dispute who bears the cost of water lost to evaporation while stored in New Mexico at Texas's request.
October Term 2019 · Docket 19-465
Can states bind electors to vote for their party candidate?
the sides that brought the case seek to strike down state laws that bind electors. the opposing sides defend those binding laws.
October Term 2019 · Docket 19-518
Can states remove electors who break their pledge?
Colorado argues it can remove electors who vote against their pledge. Baca argues this power is unconstitutional.
October Term 2019 · Docket 19-635
Can a state grand jury subpoena a sitting President's personal records?
The dispute centers on whether a state prosecutor may compel a sitting President to hand over personal financial records for a criminal investigation.
October Term 2019 · Docket 19-715
Can Congress subpoena a President's personal records?
The dispute centers on whether congressional committees may compel a sitting President to hand over personal financial documents.
October Term 2019 · Docket 18-9526
Does Oklahoma hold criminal jurisdiction over the eastern half of the state?
The dispute centers on whether federal law reserved the eastern half of Oklahoma for Native American tribes.
October Term 2019 · Docket 19-267
Can a secular court review a religious school's dismissal of a teacher?
The dispute centers on whether a secular court can review a religious school's decision to fire a teacher.
October Term 2019 · Docket 19-431
Can religious employers opt out of contraceptive coverage rules?
Religious groups seek exemptions from federal contraceptive coverage mandates.
October Term 2019 · Docket 19-631
Does the government debt exception violate the First Amendment?
Political groups challenge a law that bans automated calls but allows debt collection texts.
October Term 2019 · Docket 19-177
Does the anti-prostitution policy apply to foreign affiliates without formal corporate ties?
The dispute centers on whether a U.S. law requires foreign affiliates to adopt an anti-prostitution policy when they lack formal corporate ties to the domestic recipient.
October Term 2019 · Docket 19-46
Can a generic word become a trademark when paired with a domain extension?
The Patent and Trademark Office argues that Booking.com is a generic term. Booking.com claims the full phrase identifies its specific brand.