October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1195
Can private telemarketing claims go to federal court?
The dispute centers on whether federal courts have authority to hear private claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
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October Term 2011 · Docket 10-708
Does a statutory violation alone prove injury for damages?
the sides that brought the case argue a legal breach does not equal harm. the opposing sides claim the law presumes injury exists.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-224
Does federal law block state bans on horse slaughter?
The dispute centers on whether federal meat safety laws prevent states from banning the slaughter of horses.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-879
Does federal law block state asbestos claims?
the sides that brought the case seek dismissal of state asbestos claims. the opposing sides seek to keep those claims alive.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1259
Does attaching a GPS tracker to a car violate the Fourth Amendment?
The dispute centers on whether police physically attaching a GPS device to a vehicle constitutes a seizure under the Fourth Amendment.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-8145
Did prosecutors hide key witness statements?
Smith claims prosecutors hid witness statements that could have weakened the case against him.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-577
Does a false tax return conviction qualify as an aggravated felony?
The dispute centers on whether filing a false tax return constitutes an aggravated felony under immigration law.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-699
Can Congress force the President to list Israel as a birthplace on passports?
A citizen wants the State Department to list Israel as his birthplace. The President refuses, claiming exclusive control over foreign recognition.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-895
Does a vague appeal certificate strip courts of power to hear a case?
The dispute centers on whether a court can review a case if the appeal certificate fails to name a specific legal issue.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-8974
Does Due Process Exclude Suggestive Eyewitness Identifications Without Police Manipulation?
The dispute centers on whether the Constitution requires courts to exclude eyewitness identifications that are suggestive but not arranged by police.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-1104
Should federal prisoners sue under Bivens when state law offers no remedy?
The dispute centers on whether federal prisoners can use Bivens claims when state law fails to provide an adequate alternative remedy.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-788
Do false grand jury witnesses get absolute immunity?
The case tests whether a witness who files a false affidavit to start a prosecution receives absolute or qualified immunity.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-209
Does a rejected plea bargain require a new trial if counsel gave bad advice?
Anthony Cooper claims his lawyer gave bad advice. He now serves a longer sentence than the rejected deal offered.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-444
Does a lawyer's failure to relay a plea offer require a new trial?
Galin Frye claims his lawyer ignored a plea deal. The state argues he still chose to plead guilty.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-694
Can a court apply new deportation rules to a past conviction?
the sides that brought the case seek retroactive relief. The government seeks to apply current law.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-945
May jails strip-search all arrestees without individualized suspicion?
The dispute centers on whether jails must show reasonable suspicion before strip-searching every arrestee.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-507
Does the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act cover land-based injuries?
A worker injured on dry land seeks compensation under federal offshore law.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-948
Does a federal consumer law ban arbitration agreements?
Creditors argue a federal law allows arbitration. Consumers say the law bans it.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-545
Can Congress restore copyright to foreign works in the public domain?
the sides that brought the case argue Section 514 violates the Constitution by removing works from the public domain. The government defends the statute as a valid exercise of legislative power.
October Term 2011 · Docket 10-553
Can a church fire a minister without government review?
A church claims the First Amendment bars courts from reviewing its dismissal of a teacher. The government argues employment laws must apply to all workers.