October Term 2005 · Docket 05-416
Must inmates use prison grievance systems before suing?
The dispute centers on whether the Prison Litigation Reform Act forces inmates to exhaust internal prison appeals before filing federal lawsuits.
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October Term 2005 · Docket 04-607
Does a patent cover a doctor's mental correlation of test results?
The parties dispute whether a patent claim covers a doctor's mental correlation of test results.
October Term 2005 · Docket 05-128
Does a workers' compensation plan qualify as an employee benefit plan under ERISA?
The dispute centers on whether a workers' compensation plan fits the legal definition of an employee benefit plan.
October Term 2005 · Docket 05-5224
Does a 911 call for help count as testimony?
The dispute centers on whether a victim's 911 call seeking aid counts as formal testimony under the Confrontation Clause.
October Term 2005 · Docket 05-5705
Does a domestic violence victim's statement to police count as testimony?
The case tests whether statements made to officers at a crime scene qualify as testimonial evidence under the Confrontation Clause.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1618
Can a county claim sovereign immunity in federal admiralty court?
Chatham County claims state-like immunity. Northern Insurance argues counties lack this protection.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1704
Can Ohio Taxpayers Challenge State Tax Credits?
Ohio taxpayers seek to block a state tax credit. DaimlerChrysler argues they lack legal standing to sue.
October Term 2005 · Docket 05-204
Can Texas use race to draw a compact district if it is the main reason for the map?
Texas claims it used race to create a compact district. Challengers say the state used race to pack voters and dilute their power.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1528
Can States Cap Campaign Spending to Prevent Corruption?
the sides that brought the case argue Vermont's spending limits violate free speech. the opposing sides claim the limits prevent corruption.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1324
Can a federal judge dismiss a late habeas petition on their own?
The dispute centers on whether a federal judge can independently dismiss a prisoner's petition for release if the state failed to raise the deadline defense.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1506
Does Medicaid recover full medical costs from a reduced settlement?
Arkansas seeks full medical reimbursement from a reduced settlement. Ahlborn argues the state must accept a proportional share.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-9728
Can police search parolees without individualized suspicion?
California law allows officers to search parolees without specific evidence of crime. the side that brought the case argues this violates the Fourth Amendment.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1034
Does the Clean Water Act cover wetlands isolated from navigable waters?
The dispute centers on whether federal agencies can regulate wetlands that lack a direct hydrological connection to navigable waters.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1527
Does water passing through a dam count as a discharge under the Clean Water Act?
S. D. Warren argues water moving through its dams is not a discharge. Maine and the United States argue it is a discharge.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1371
Does federal law block state securities class actions?
Investors and a brokerage firm dispute whether federal law preempts state class action claims.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1414
Can police execute a search warrant before a specific triggering event occurs?
The dispute centers on whether law enforcement must wait for a specific event to happen before executing a search warrant.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1477
Does due process require states to investigate failed tax sale notices?
The dispute centers on whether a state must investigate why a mailed notice failed before selling property for unpaid taxes.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1581
Can the government ban issue ads that target lawmakers?
the sides that brought the case seek to air ads about congressional votes. The agency claims these ads violate campaign finance laws.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-8990
Does blood on jeans prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?
The case tests if blood on jeans proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-944
Does Title VII require 15 employees for federal court jurisdiction?
The dispute centers on whether the 15-employee threshold defines court power or a legal element.