October Term 2006 · Docket 05-1382
Does the federal ban on intact D&E procedures violate the Constitution?
The dispute centers on whether a federal law banning a specific late-term abortion method is constitutional.
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October Term 2006 · Docket 05-9222
Does a prior conviction require a new fact finding for consecutive sentences?
The dispute centers on whether judges need a jury to find new facts before imposing consecutive sentences based on prior convictions.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-9264
Does attempted burglary count as a violent felony?
The dispute centers on whether a Florida attempted burglary conviction qualifies as a violent felony under federal law.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-1240
When can a person sue for an illegal search?
The dispute centers on the timing of civil lawsuits for Fourth Amendment violations.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-996
Can a bankruptcy court deny conversion to Chapter 13 as a sanction for bad faith?
Marrama argues the court lacks power to deny his conversion request. Citizens Bank argues the court must deny it to punish bad faith.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-595
Should new constitutional rules apply to old prison cases?
the sides that brought the case seek to block a new rule. the opposing sides demand its application.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-848
Does a physical change that raises emissions require a new permit?
Environmental groups and Duke Energy dispute how to measure pollution increases under federal air rules.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-1256
Can a jury award damages for harm to nonparties?
Philip Morris seeks to remove a jury award for harm to nonparties. Williams defends the award as proper.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-8820
Does a pending state post-conviction application stop the federal filing clock?
Lawrence argues his state application tolls the deadline. Florida says the deadline runs regardless.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-593
Does a federal employee's claim of acting within job duties block state court tort claims?
A state tort plaintiff and a federal employee dispute whether the Westfall Act bars state court review of the employee's job-related conduct.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-7058
Must prisoners prove they used prison complaint systems before suing?
Prisoners argue they need not prove they used internal complaint systems. Officials argue courts must dismiss cases lacking that proof.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-6551
Does a judge's fact-finding for a higher sentence violate the Sixth Amendment?
California's sentencing law lets judges pick higher terms based on facts they find. the sides that brought the case argue this violates jury trial rights.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-785
Do spectator photo buttons violate a criminal defendant's Sixth Amendment rights?
The dispute centers on whether a state court applied the correct legal standard when it denied a defendant's claim that spectator photo buttons prejudiced his trial.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-705
Can pay phone companies sue for unpaid compensation under FCC rules?
Global Crossing and Metrophones dispute whether FCC pay phone rules create a private right to sue for damages.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-746
Does FELA require a direct causal link between plaintiff negligence and injury?
The dispute centers on whether a railroad must prove a direct causal link between a worker's negligence and their injury to reduce damages.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-998
Can a missing indictment element be harmless error?
The government argues a missing indictment element is harmless. The defendant argues it is a constitutional violation.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-608
Can a patent licensee sue to invalidate a patent while paying royalties?
MedImmune seeks to challenge a patent's validity. Genentech argues the license contract bars that suit.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-669
Does the federal statute of limitations bar agency contract claims?
BP argues the six-year limit applies to agency proceedings. The government says it applies only to court suits.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-493
Does California's catchall instruction bar jurors from weighing post-crime evidence?
the side that brought the case argues the instruction limits mitigation to pre-crime facts. the opposing side claims it allows full moral consideration.
October Term 2006 · Docket 05-547
Does a state drug crime count as a federal aggravated felony?
the sides that brought the case argue state drug crimes are not federal aggravated felonies. The government disagrees.