October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1495
Can a prosecutor target someone for protected speech?
A man claims postal inspectors prosecuted him for his speech. He seeks damages. The inspectors deny this claim.
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October Term 2005 · Docket 04-805
Does a joint venture price agreement violate the Sherman Act?
Texaco and Shell argue their joint venture pricing is legal. Dagher claims it is an illegal price-fixing agreement.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-928
Can a state bar a defendant from arguing guilt-phase doubts during a death penalty hearing?
Oregon seeks to prevent a defendant from arguing guilt-phase doubts during sentencing. The defendant claims this violates the Eighth Amendment.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1152
Does the Solomon Amendment violate university speech rights?
Universities argue the law forces them to host military recruiters. The government argues the law merely conditions funding on equal access.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-593
Does corporate ownership strip an individual of federal contract rights?
Domino's argues John McDonald lost his 1981 protections by forming a corporation. McDonald claims the federal law applies to him personally.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1131
Can federal courts review employee constitutional claims?
The dispute centers on whether the Civil Service Reform Act bars federal courts from hearing constitutional claims by federal employees.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-52
Does the Batson challenge require a specific reason for striking a juror?
The dispute centers on whether a prosecutor must provide a specific reason for striking a juror during a Batson challenge.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1144
Does New Hampshire's parental notification law violate constitutional rights?
Planned Parenthood argues the state law forces doctors to break medical ethics. The state claims the law protects minors.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1244
Can private groups sue for injunctions under RICO without proving robbery?
Clinic owners and anti-abortion activists dispute whether the Hobbs Act allows private parties to seek court orders against protest activities.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1264
Who decides if a contract is void?
A check-cashing company wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit. A customer wants an arbitrator to hear the case.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1329
Does a patent on a component create market power for the whole product?
Illinois Tool Works argues a patent on a razor blade creates market power for the entire razor system. Independent Ink disputes this legal presumption.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1186
Where is a national bank located for federal court jurisdiction?
Wachovia Bank argues its main office defines its state citizenship. Schmidt argues every branch location counts.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1332
Does a dismissed federal tort claim bar a later Bivens suit?
the sides that brought the case seek to dismiss a Bivens claim. the opposing sides argue the prior dismissal does not bar it.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1203
Does the ADA strip state sovereign immunity for prison disability claims?
The dispute centers on whether federal disability law overrides state immunity in prison cases.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-721
Does a state court's use of the phrase on the merits prove a habeas petition was timely?
the sides that brought the case argue the phrase proves timeliness. the opposing sides argue it does not. The Court must decide if this phrase settles the deadline dispute.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1067
Can one co-occupant consent to a search if another objects?
The dispute centers on whether police may search a home when one resident consents and another expressly refuses.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1140
Can a defendant recover attorney fees after successfully defending a removal?
the sides that brought the case seek fees for defending a removal motion. the opposing sides argue no statute grants this right.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-848
Does the postal negligence waiver cover late deliveries?
Dolan seeks damages for a late package. The Postal Service denies liability under the federal waiver.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-881
Can Congress waive the Social Security Act's ban on debt collection?
The dispute centers on whether a specific statute overrides the general ban on collecting student loans from Social Security benefits.
October Term 2005 · Docket 04-1084
Does the Controlled Substances Act override religious freedom claims?
The government argues the law bans all Schedule 1 drugs. The church argues the law must allow religious exceptions.