October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1204
Does the Constitution require bond hearings for long-term immigration detention?
the sides that brought the case seek periodic bond hearings. The government argues mandatory detention statutes control.
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October Term 2016 · Docket 15-797
Does Texas law violate the Eighth Amendment by ignoring current medical standards for intellectual disability?
Texas law uses outdated medical standards to define intellectual disability. This conflicts with federal constitutional protections against executing such individuals.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1191
Does a gender-based citizenship law violate equal protection?
A father argues the law unfairly denies his son citizenship based on gender.
October Term 2016 · Docket 14-1055
Does a right-to-sue clause grant federal jurisdiction?
Parties dispute whether a statutory right to sue creates federal subject-matter jurisdiction.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1111
Can cities sue banks for housing discrimination?
Miami claims Bank of America caused segregation. The bank argues the city lacks standing.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-1251
Can a nominee serve as acting official for their own office?
The Board argues the Vacancies Act bars self-appointment. The company claims the law allows it.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-423
Does the FSIA require a strict jurisdictional test for sovereign immunity?
Venezuela argues the FSIA demands a strict jurisdictional test. Helmerich & Payne argues a loose pleading standard applies.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-513
Does a seal violation force case dismissal?
State Farm seeks dismissal after seal breaches. The government argues the case should proceed.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-927
Does a patent statute bar the laches defense?
the sides that brought the case argue a six-year statute bars laches. the opposing sides claim laches remains a valid defense.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-497
Must parents exhaust IDEA remedies before suing for damages?
Parents seek damages for their child's emotional distress. Schools argue they must first use IDEA procedures.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-866
Can cheerleading uniform designs receive copyright protection?
The dispute centers on whether specific graphic designs on uniforms qualify as copyrightable art.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-606
Can a court review juror statements about racial bias?
the side that brought the case seeks to admit juror statements about racial bias. Colorado argues such statements remain confidential.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-7250
Can a defendant appeal a criminal sentence before the restitution amount is fixed?
The dispute centers on whether a single notice of appeal covers a sentence with a deferred restitution amount.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-777
Does a design patent cover the whole smartphone or just its components?
Samsung and Apple dispute whether design patent damages apply to the entire phone or only specific parts.
October Term 2016 · Docket 14-9496
Does the Fourth Amendment cover detention after a judge approves an arrest?
The dispute centers on whether a person can sue for unlawful detention that continues after a judge approves the arrest.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-628
Does gifting insider trading profits violate federal law?
The dispute centers on whether sharing trading profits with a relative constitutes a personal benefit under securities fraud statutes.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-8049
Can a court excuse a missed deadline based on ineffective assistance of counsel?
Duane Buck argues his lawyers failed him. The state says he missed the deadline to appeal.
October Term 2016 · Docket 15-5991
Does bank fraud require intent to harm the bank's own property?
The dispute centers on whether a defendant must intend to deprive a bank of its own assets or if intent to harm a customer's property suffices.