October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1164
Does a six-year filing deadline strip courts of power to hear tax refund claims?
The dispute centers on whether a six-year filing deadline acts as a strict jurisdictional bar or a waivable procedural rule.
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October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1322
Does an EEOC intake form count as a formal charge?
The dispute centers on whether a preliminary intake form satisfies the legal requirement for a formal charge before filing an age discrimination lawsuit.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1287
Can federal courts judge state railroad tax methods?
CSX seeks federal review of Georgia's tax valuation. Georgia defends its state process.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-666
Does Kentucky's tax exemption for local bond interest violate the Commerce Clause?
Kentucky exempts local bond interest from state tax. the sides that brought the case claim this favors local government over private competitors.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-8273
Can states ignore federal retroactivity rules for new constitutional rights?
the side that brought the case argues federal law controls retroactivity. the opposing side claims state courts decide which prisoners gain access to new rights.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-6911
Does a restored misdemeanor conviction count as a violent felony?
The dispute centers on whether a state's restoration of civil rights removes a prior misdemeanor from the federal violent felony definition.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-694
Does describing child pornography violate federal law?
The government argues that describing illegal images is a crime. The defendant argues that describing them is protected speech.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1265
Does a futures broker have the right to sue an exchange for failing to enforce its own rules?
A futures broker claims an exchange breached its duty by ignoring its own rules. The exchange argues the law does not allow such a lawsuit.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-9130
Does the Federal Tort Claims Act bar suits over property seized by non-customs officers?
The dispute centers on whether a federal statute bars tort claims for property seized by law enforcement officers outside customs duties.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-984
Can a President's memo bind state courts to follow an international court order?
Medellin argues a presidential memo makes an ICJ order binding. Texas argues the memo lacks legal force.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-43
Can investors sue third-party vendors for aiding securities fraud?
Investors seek damages from a vendor that allegedly helped a company inflate earnings. The vendor argues federal law bars such suits.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-571
Does receiving a gun for drugs count as using it?
The dispute centers on whether accepting a firearm in a drug trade satisfies the federal statute's definition of using a gun.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1005
Does the federal money laundering statute cover all crime proceeds or only profits?
The government argues the law covers all crime receipts. The defendants argue it covers only profits.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-766
Can New York force parties to use primaries for judicial nominations?
New York mandates party primaries for judicial nominations. Challengers claim this rule burdens voter participation.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-6330
Can a judge reject the 100-to-1 crack sentencing ratio?
The dispute centers on whether district courts may impose lower sentences for crack cocaine offenses despite the statutory 100-to-1 quantity ratio.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-7949
Should appellate courts apply a deferential standard when reviewing federal drug sentences?
The dispute centers on whether appellate courts must defer to district court sentencing decisions that deviate from federal guidelines.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-637
Can a school district deny a child a proper public placement and refuse to pay for private school tuition?
A family seeks tuition reimbursement after the district failed to provide a suitable public education for a child with a disability.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-713
Can a state force political parties to share ballot access with non-endorsed candidates?
Washington voters adopted a top-two system that lets parties choose nominees but forces them to share the ballot with outsiders.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-1284
Can a state lawsuit against a regulated company move to federal court?
The dispute centers on whether federal regulations allow a company to remove a state tort claim to federal court.
October Term 2006 · Docket 06-969
Can the FEC ban issue ads that lack express candidate advocacy?
The FEC argues issue ads must follow campaign rules. Wisconsin Right to Life claims this bans protected speech.