October Term 2002 — page 3

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  1. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1491

    Can the government detain lawful permanent residents during removal proceedings?

    the sides that brought the case argue Congress mandated detention for serious felons. the opposing sides claim this violates due process rights.

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    Demore v. Hyung Joon Kim
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  2. October Term 2002 · Docket 00-1471

    Do Kentucky insurance laws override federal ERISA rules?

    Insurers argue Kentucky statutes regulate their business. Patients claim federal law preempts state rules.

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    Kentucky Assn. of Health Plans, Inc. v. Miller
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  3. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1572

    Does the False Claims Act cover local governments?

    Cook County argues the law excludes local entities. The government says the law covers them.

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    Cook County v. United States, ex rel. Chandler
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  4. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1418

    Can a creditor enforce a fraud settlement in bankruptcy?

    The dispute centers on whether a creditor can collect a settled fraud debt after a debtor files for bankruptcy.

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    Archer v. Warner
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  5. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1289

    Can a jury punish an insurer for out-of-state conduct?

    State Farm seeks to limit punitive damages to in-state conduct. The Campbells argue the jury properly considered national practices.

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    State Farm Mut. Automobile Ins. Co. v. Campbell
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  6. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1243

    Does plowing wetlands require a federal permit?

    Borden Ranch seeks to avoid a permit for plowing. The Corps argues the act requires one.

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    Borden Ranch Partnership v. Army Corps of Engineers
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  7. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1437

    Can state courts fix unfair district maps without federal approval?

    Branch and Smith dispute whether state judges can redraw electoral maps without federal pre-clearance.

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    Branch v. Smith
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  8. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1209

    Does the tax code allow export incentives to reduce taxable income?

    Boeing argues export incentives lower its tax bill. The government says the law requires full income taxation.

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    The Boeing Co. v. United States
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  9. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1325

    Does a state tax on interest from client trust accounts violate the Fifth Amendment?

    the sides that brought the case claim a state tax on interest from client trust accounts is an unconstitutional taking. the opposing sides argue the tax is a valid exercise of state power.

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    Washington Legal Foundation v. Legal Foundation of Wash.
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  10. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1444

    Does the Fifth Amendment bar a civil suit for coerced interrogation?

    The dispute centers on whether a police officer can claim qualified immunity in a civil rights suit for a coerced confession.

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    Chavez v. Martinez
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  11. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1120

    Should the Fair Housing Act use standard agency rules for liability?

    The dispute centers on whether standard corporate agency rules determine liability under the Fair Housing Act.

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    Meyer v. Holly
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  12. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1420

    Can States Claim Unused Social Security Benefits for Disabled Children?

    Washington seeks to keep federal funds for child care. The estate argues the money belongs to the child.

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    Washington State Dept. of Social and Health Servs. v. Guardianship Estate of Keffeler
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  13. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1067

    Does voluntary control of trust property create a fiduciary duty?

    The tribe seeks damages for building decay. The government denies any duty to maintain them.

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    United States v. White Mountain Apache Tribe
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  14. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1375

    Does federal control of Indian property create a trust duty?

    The Navajo Nation seeks damages for lease amendments. The United States denies a trust duty exists.

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    United States v. Navajo Nation
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  15. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-729

    Does Alaska's sex offender registration law count as punishment?

    the sides that brought the case claim the registration act is a criminal penalty. The State argues it is a civil safety measure.

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    Smith v. Doe
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  16. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1015

    Does trademark dilution require proof of actual economic injury?

    Victor Moseley seeks to limit trademark dilution claims to proven economic harm. V. Secret argues the statute allows relief without such proof.

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    Moseley v. V. Secret Catalogue, Inc.
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  17. October Term 2002 · Docket 01-1184

    Does a conspiracy charge require proof of a specific unlawful act?

    The government argues conspiracy is an incomplete crime. The defense argues the lower court decided the case on evidence sufficiency.

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    United States v. Jimenez Recio
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