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October Term 2007 · Docket 06-666
Kentucky exempts local bond interest from state tax. the sides that brought the case claim this favors local government over private competitors.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-8273
the side that brought the case argues federal law controls retroactivity. the opposing side claims state courts decide which prisoners gain access to new rights.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-6911
The dispute centers on whether a state's restoration of civil rights removes a prior misdemeanor from the federal violent felony definition.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-694
The government argues that describing illegal images is a crime. The defendant argues that describing them is protected speech.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1265
A futures broker claims an exchange breached its duty by ignoring its own rules. The exchange argues the law does not allow such a lawsuit.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-9130
The dispute centers on whether a federal statute bars tort claims for property seized by law enforcement officers outside customs duties.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-984
Medellin argues a presidential memo makes an ICJ order binding. Texas argues the memo lacks legal force.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-43
Investors seek damages from a vendor that allegedly helped a company inflate earnings. The vendor argues federal law bars such suits.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-571
The dispute centers on whether accepting a firearm in a drug trade satisfies the federal statute's definition of using a gun.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-1005
The government argues the law covers all crime receipts. The defendants argue it covers only profits.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-766
New York mandates party primaries for judicial nominations. Challengers claim this rule burdens voter participation.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-6330
The dispute centers on whether district courts may impose lower sentences for crack cocaine offenses despite the statutory 100-to-1 quantity ratio.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-7949
The dispute centers on whether appellate courts must defer to district court sentencing decisions that deviate from federal guidelines.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-637
A family seeks tuition reimbursement after the district failed to provide a suitable public education for a child with a disability.
October Term 2007 · Docket 06-713
Washington voters adopted a top-two system that lets parties choose nominees but forces them to share the ballot with outsiders.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-1284
The dispute centers on whether federal regulations allow a company to remove a state tort claim to federal court.
October Term 2006 · Docket 06-969
The FEC argues issue ads must follow campaign rules. Wisconsin Right to Life claims this bans protected speech.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-1448
Crown Vantage wants to end over-funded pension plans without merging them. The union argues the law requires considering a merger first.
October Term 2006 · Docket 06-134
India's UN mission argues tax liens do not create real property rights. New York City claims the liens trigger jurisdiction.
October Term 2006 · Docket 06-618
A former staffer claims his employer violated labor laws. The Senator argues Congress cannot be sued for such acts.