October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1371
Can a rental car contract waive a driver's Fourth Amendment rights?
The dispute centers on whether a rental agreement's consent clause allows police to search a car driven by an unauthorized person.
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October Term 2017 · Docket 141 ORIG.
Can the United States sue to enforce water rights under the Rio Grande Compact?
The United States seeks to enforce water delivery duties. Texas and New Mexico dispute this legal authority.
October Term 2017 · Docket 142 ORIG.
Does a cap on Georgia water use fix Florida drought harm?
Florida seeks a cap on Georgia water use. Georgia argues the cap will not help.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1067
Can prisoners pay attorney fees from their own damages?
the sides that brought the case argue the statute caps fees at 25 percent of the award. the opposing sides claim the cap does not apply to prisoner plaintiffs.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1144
Does obstructing tax administration require a pending proceeding?
The dispute centers on whether the tax obstruction statute covers any interference with tax collection or only active obstruction of a specific, ongoing government proceeding.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-111
Must a baker create a cake for a same-sex wedding?
A baker claims religious freedom bars him from making a wedding cake. The state says anti-discrimination law requires him to serve all customers.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-476
Does federal law forbid states from repealing sports betting bans?
New Jersey wants to legalize sports betting. The NCAA argues federal law prevents states from removing their bans.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-534
Does the terrorism exception allow seizing Iranian embassy property?
Victims seek to seize Iranian embassy assets. Iran claims those assets remain immune from seizure.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-402
Does the Fourth Amendment require a warrant for long-term cell site location data?
The government collected 127 days of cell site data without a warrant. the side that brought the case argues this violates privacy rights. The government claims the data is merely business records.
October Term 2017 · Docket 15-1439
Can state courts hear securities class actions with federal claims?
the sides that brought the case want federal courts to handle these suits. the opposing sides want state courts to keep them.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1276
Does Dodd-Frank protect employees who report internally?
The dispute centers on whether Dodd-Frank shields employees who report violations to their employers rather than the SEC.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-712
Can executive branch judges cancel private patents?
Oil States argues the Patent Trial and Appeal Board violates the Constitution by cancelling patents. Greene's Energy defends the board's authority to review patent validity.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-969
Can the Patent Board decide only some patent claims in a review?
SAS Institute argues the Board must decide every challenged claim. The government says it may decide only some.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-498
Can Congress dismiss a specific pending lawsuit by statute?
the sides that brought the case claim a federal law unconstitutionally targeted their case. the opposing sides argue the law validly stripped federal court jurisdiction.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-784
Does the bankruptcy safe harbor protect transfers to financial institutions even if the funds reach non-protected parties?
The dispute centers on whether a bankruptcy trustee can recover funds sent to a financial institution under a safe harbor provision.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-460
Does the 30-day grace period apply to all dismissed supplemental claims?
The dispute centers on whether federal law grants a uniform 30-day window to refile dismissed claims in state court.
October Term 2017 · Docket 15-1509
How should appellate courts review bankruptcy findings on arm's length transactions?
Parties dispute whether appellate courts must reweigh evidence or defer to trial judges on arm's length status.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-6795
Does federal law require courts to fund unlimited expert costs for death penalty appeals?
A death row inmate seeks federal funds to hire experts. The state argues the law caps these costs.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-6855
Should federal courts review the last reasoned state court decision in habeas cases?
the sides that brought the case want federal courts to review the last reasoned state decision. the opposing sides want courts to apply the standard to the final summary order.
October Term 2017 · Docket 16-299
Does the Clean Water Act require district court review of water definitions?
Manufacturers argue district courts must review water definitions. The government insists courts of appeals handle these cases.