October Term 2001 · Docket 00-730
Can a federal agency deny a contract to a white-owned firm based on race?
Adarand Constructors seeks to overturn a federal contract denial. The government defends the race-based selection process.
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October Term 2001 · Docket 00-927
Does the Coast Guard regulate safety on uninspected barges?
Employers and regulators dispute who controls safety rules on uninspected barges.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-795
Can Congress ban computer-generated images of child pornography?
The dispute centers on whether federal law can prohibit virtual images that depict children in sexually explicit conduct.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-957
Does a juvenile offender's future danger justify life without parole?
Kansas seeks to keep a juvenile in prison for life. The defendant argues his youth requires a chance to change.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-6567
Did prison mail satisfy due process for property forfeiture?
The dispute centers on whether mailing a notice to an inmate satisfies constitutional notice requirements.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-6933
Can a death row inmate prove innocence after trial?
Remon Lee claims new witnesses prove his innocence. The state says he failed to follow court rules.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-511
Should telecom rates reflect historical costs or future network needs?
Telecom firms and regulators dispute how to calculate fair rates for network services.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-1045
When does the two-year clock start for Fair Credit Reporting Act claims?
The parties dispute whether the statute of limitations begins at the improper disclosure or when the plaintiff discovers the injury.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-758
Can federal agencies use prior discipline to justify new penalties?
The dispute centers on whether federal agencies may consider an employee's past disciplinary record when determining the severity of a new penalty.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-568
Who controls priority on interstate power lines?
New York claims FERC Order 888 violates state authority over retail electricity sales.
October Term 2001 · Docket 99-1996
Can plant varieties receive utility patents under general patent law?
the sides that brought the case argue utility patents on plant varieties are invalid. the opposing sides defend their validity under general patent law.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-507
Do federal wagering taxes apply to tribal gaming operations?
The Chickasaw Nation seeks a tax exemption for its gaming. The United States argues the tax applies to tribes.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-832
Does the Pole Attachments Act cover wireless facilities?
The dispute centers on whether the FCC must regulate rates for wireless attachments on utility poles.
October Term 2001 · Docket 00-860
Can inmates sue private prison companies for constitutional violations?
Inmates claim private prison companies violated their rights. They seek damages. The company denies liability.
October Term 2001 · Docket 99-1786
Does a money claim for plan benefits count as equitable relief under ERISA?
Great-West Life seeks a money judgment. Knudson argues this claim is legal, not equitable.