October Term 2010 · Docket 09-751
Does a jury verdict for emotional distress survive First Amendment review?
A family seeks damages for funeral protest speech. The protesters claim constitutional protection.
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October Term 2010 · Docket 09-150
Does a dying victim's statement to police count as testimony or an emergency report?
The case tests whether a dying man's answers to police questions count as formal testimony or an urgent emergency report.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-350
Can plaintiffs sue local governments for constitutional violations without proving a specific policy caused the harm?
Los Angeles County argues that Section 1983 requires proof of a specific policy causing injury. Humphries contends that direct constitutional violations suffice for liability.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-530
Can the government ask job applicants about medical treatment?
NASA seeks to enforce background checks that ask about medical counseling.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-479
Does the mandatory minimum sentence apply to all firearm offenses or only those in the indictment?
the sides that brought the case argue the mandatory minimum applies only to offenses in the indictment. The government argues it applies to all firearm offenses.
October Term 2010 · Docket 09-907
Can a debtor without a car loan deduct vehicle ownership costs?
Creditors argue a debtor without a car loan cannot deduct ownership costs. The debtor claims the standard deduction applies regardless of debt.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-559
Does Washington's law forcing referendum signers to reveal names violate free speech?
the sides that brought the case seek to block name disclosure. the opposing sides defend the public's right to know who supports a ballot measure.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-475
Can a court block a crop while an agency reviews it?
Monsanto seeks to plant a new alfalfa crop. Opponents want a court to stop that planting.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-448
Can a court award fees before a final benefits decision?
The dispute centers on whether a court can award attorney fees before the final benefits decision.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-497
Who decides if an arbitration clause is unfair?
A customer claims a rental contract forced him to arbitrate. The company says a judge must enforce the clause.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-337
Can a plaintiff amend a complaint to add a new defendant after the statute of limitations expires?
The dispute centers on whether a plaintiff's knowledge of the correct party's identity prevents amending a complaint to add that party after the filing deadline passes.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-367
Does a 90-day restitution delay block a criminal appeal?
The dispute centers on whether a defendant can appeal a sentence before a court sets a specific restitution amount.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1332
Does a government employer's policy define privacy rights for employee pagers?
The dispute centers on whether a police department's written policy limits an officer's Fourth Amendment privacy claims regarding personal messages on a work-issued pager.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1371
Can a law school deny funding to a student group that restricts membership by belief?
Christian Legal Society argues Hastings violated free speech by requiring all-comers policies. Hastings argues it may limit funding to groups that admit all students.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-6261
Can a federal district court prosecute criminal contempt without the U.S. Attorney?
The dispute centers on whether a federal district court holds exclusive power to prosecute criminal contempt or must defer to the U.S. Attorney.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-60
Does a second minor drug conviction trigger mandatory removal for lawful permanent residents?
The dispute centers on whether a second minor drug offense makes a long-term resident ineligible for discretionary relief from removal.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-5201
When does a federal prisoner's sentence end?
The dispute centers on how to calculate the end date of a federal sentence under the good time statute.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-6338
Does a judge need a jury to reduce a sentence?
the side that brought the case seeks a lower sentence. The government argues the judge lacks authority.
October Term 2009 · Docket 08-1191
Does U.S. securities law cover foreign stock fraud?
Investors sue a bank over foreign stock fraud. The bank claims U.S. courts lack power.
October Term 2009 · Docket 09-338
Can a judge declare a mistrial when a jury cannot agree?
A defendant argues a judge abused discretion by declaring a mistrial. The state argues the judge acted reasonably.