October Term 2004 · Docket 03-1693
Does a Ten Commandments display in a courthouse violate the Establishment Clause?
McCreary County wants to keep a Ten Commandments display. The ACLU argues the display violates the Constitution.
October Term 2004 — page 2
Showing 21–40 of 66 cases, newest official Court activity first.
October Term 2004 · Docket 04-5293
Must a state prove a specific security threat before shackling a defendant during sentencing?
The dispute centers on whether a defendant can be forced to wear visible restraints during the penalty phase without the state proving a specific security need.
October Term 2004 · Docket 04-70
Can a federal court dismiss only non-qualifying parties in a diversity case?
Parties dispute whether federal courts must dismiss entire cases when some claims lack the required amount in controversy.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-1388
Does the ADA cover foreign cruise ships?
American passengers sue a foreign cruise line for disability discrimination.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-9627
Does a state post-conviction filing toll the federal habeas deadline?
The dispute centers on whether a state post-conviction filing stops the federal habeas clock.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-1566
Can a party sue the government in district court for breach of a water contract?
the sides that brought the case seek district court jurisdiction for a contract claim. The government argues sovereign immunity bars this suit.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-1696
Does a final state court judgment end a federal dispute?
Exxon Mobil and Saudi Basic Industries dispute whether a final state court judgment ends their federal case.
October Term 2004 · Docket 04-108
Does economic development qualify as a public use for eminent domain?
the sides that brought the case argue the city cannot seize private homes for private developers. The city argues economic revitalization serves a public purpose.
October Term 2004 · Docket 04-163
Should courts apply the rational basis test to regulatory takings claims?
the sides that brought the case seek a stricter judicial review standard for property regulations. the opposing sides defend the current rational basis approach.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-1601
Can local officials face damages for antenna zoning decisions?
The dispute centers on whether federal law allows private damages suits against local governments for wireless antenna zoning choices.
October Term 2004 · Docket 04-37
Can States Ban Third-Party Candidates From Major-Party Primaries?
The dispute centers on whether state laws can exclude third-party candidates from major-party primaries to protect party integrity.
October Term 2004 · Docket 04-5462
Did trial counsel fail to investigate a defendant's life history?
A death row inmate claims his lawyer ignored key records. The state says the lawyer acted reasonably.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-9046
Can federal courts pause habeas deadlines for unexhausted state claims?
the sides that brought the case seek a stay to exhaust state claims. the opposing sides argue this violates federal exhaustion rules.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-932
Does a stock price drop prove securities fraud loss?
Investors claim Dura Pharmaceuticals misled the market. The company argues they suffered no loss until they sold shares.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-1395
Can spies sue for unpaid secret work?
The dispute centers on whether federal law bars spies from suing for compensation.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-855
Does aboriginal title survive without a federal reservation act?
The Oneida Nation claims tax exemption on purchased land. The City argues the title extinguished long ago.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-388
Can farmers sue for crop damage despite federal pesticide labels?
Farmers seek to sue for crop damage. Dow argues federal law blocks these claims.
October Term 2004 · Docket 128 ORIG.
Does Alaska own the submerged lands in Glacier Bay?
Alaska claims title to submerged lands in Glacier Bay. The United States argues it retained those lands.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-1164
Does the First Amendment bar government-funded beef ads?
Producers argue the government must fund beef ads. Opponents claim this forces private speech.
October Term 2004 · Docket 03-1423
Can police detain occupants during a search warrant execution?
Officers detained a woman during a search. She claims excessive force. They claim safety.