October Term 2000 · Docket 99-2036
Can a public school bar a religious club from using its building after hours?
A religious group seeks access to a public school building. The school district denies that access.
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October Term 2000 · Docket 00-203
Does the federal government have the authority to force a baseball team to change its name?
The government seeks to compel the Cleveland Indians to abandon their team name. The team argues this action violates its rights.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-1848
Does a court order that changes policy but lacks a judgment allow fee awards?
the sides that brought the case seek fees for winning a policy change without a judgment. the opposing sides deny fees without a formal court order.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-152
Does a state labor code violate due process by withholding payment?
The dispute centers on whether a state law denies a property interest without due process.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-2035
What standard of review applies to excessive punitive damages?
The parties dispute the correct appellate standard for reviewing punitive damages.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-2047
Does a later landowner receive compensation for pre-existing wetland restrictions?
A property owner seeks payment for lost development rights. The state denies liability for rules enacted before his purchase.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-7791
Can the government detain a stateless person indefinitely?
The dispute centers on whether federal law permits indefinite detention of a stateless person when deportation is not feasible.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-1884
Can federal courts review state sentences for constitutional errors?
The dispute centers on whether federal habeas corpus allows review of state sentencing errors.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-1978
Can Social Security taxes reduce federal judges' pay?
Federal judges argue Social Security taxes violate salary protections. The government says these taxes are standard insurance costs.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-8508
Does thermal imaging of a home violate the Fourth Amendment?
The dispute centers on whether warrantless thermal imaging of a residence constitutes an impermissible search.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-24
Does the ADA require golf tours to allow caddies for disabled players?
The PGA Tour argues caddies are essential to the game. Casey Martin argues the ADA mandates this accommodation.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-1613
Do inmates hold a First Amendment right to exchange legal advice?
Prison officials argue that inmates lack a special right to share legal advice. Inmates claim the First Amendment protects such correspondence.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-1702
Can police question a suspect about uncharged crimes after they invoke their right to a lawyer?
Texas argues police may question suspects about uncharged crimes. Cobb argues this violates his right to counsel.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-1908
Can individuals sue for Title VI discrimination without a private right of action?
the sides that brought the case seek to create a private right of action under Title VI regulations. the opposing sides argue Congress did not authorize such suits.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-1871
Does FOIA Exemption 5 shield agency communications with outside parties?
The dispute centers on whether the government can withhold documents shared with non-agency groups.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-1953
Can a jury verdict stand if the judge misstates the law?
The District of Columbia and Tri County Industries dispute the standard for granting a new trial after a jury verdict.
October Term 2000 · Docket 00-5250
Can a state limit a defendant's right to present mitigation evidence?
The dispute centers on whether South Carolina can restrict a defendant's ability to show mitigating factors during sentencing.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-2071
Does federal law violate equal protection by treating mothers and fathers differently in citizenship transmission?
the sides that brought the case argue federal citizenship rules discriminate against fathers. The government claims Congress holds plenary power over naturalization.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-9073
Should federal courts review sentencing decisions with fresh eyes or defer to trial judges?
The dispute centers on whether appellate courts must re-evaluate sentencing facts or accept the trial judge's findings.
October Term 2000 · Docket 99-9136
Can a defendant challenge a prior conviction during federal sentencing?
The dispute centers on whether a defendant may attack the validity of a prior conviction used to enhance a federal sentence.