October Term 2020 · Docket 20-5904
Does the First Step Act lower crack cocaine penalties?
the side that brought the case seeks retroactive relief. The government opposes this change.
October Term 2020
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October Term 2020 · Docket 19-1039
Can a private pipeline company sue a state in federal court to seize land?
PennEast Pipeline seeks to condemn New Jersey land. New Jersey claims state immunity blocks the suit.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-255
Can schools discipline students for off-campus social media posts?
A student sent a vulgar message about cheerleading coaches on social media. The school suspended her. She claims the First Amendment protects her speech.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-437
Does a void removal order bar reentry prosecution?
The government seeks to convict a man for reentry. He argues his prior removal order was void.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-472
Can a new refinery claim a small-refinery exemption extension?
HollyFrontier seeks a waiver. The Renewable Fuels Association opposes the request.
October Term 2020 · Docket 19-251
Does California's donor disclosure law violate First Amendment rights?
Americans for Prosperity Foundation challenges California's requirement for charities to publicly list top donors.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-382
Can a party sue for cost sharing under CERCLA if the original cleanup claim used a different environmental law?
Guam seeks cost sharing under CERCLA. The United States argues the original claim must also arise under CERCLA.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-334
Who decides appellate costs when a court splits its ruling?
San Antonio argues the district court must decide costs. Hotels.com argues the appellate court must decide them.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-440
Can a patent seller challenge the validity of the patent they sold?
Minerva Surgical argues the Federal Circuit wrongly bars sellers from challenging patents. Hologic argues the law requires sellers to stand by their prior representations.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-444
Does a judge's wrong plea explanation force automatic reversal?
Gary argues a judge's error on intent requires automatic reversal. The government says courts should review such errors case by case.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-315
Does Temporary Protected Status satisfy the admission requirement for permanent residency?
the sides that brought the case seek permanent residency. The government denies eligibility. The dispute centers on statutory interpretation.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-543
Do Alaska Native Corporations qualify as Indian Tribes under federal law?
The dispute centers on whether Alaska Native Corporations meet the legal definition of an Indian Tribe for federal funding purposes.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-512
Can colleges limit athlete compensation for education?
Student-athletes challenge NCAA rules that cap non-scholarship benefits.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-297
Does a data error without financial loss count as a legal injury?
Credit bureaus argue that a data error without financial loss is not a legal injury. Consumers argue that the error itself causes harm.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-222
Can generic statements defeat a securities fraud class action?
The dispute centers on whether generic statements can defeat a securities fraud class action.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-157
Can police enter a home without a warrant to check on a missing person?
The dispute centers on whether the Fourth Amendment allows warrantless home entries for community caretaking.
October Term 2020 · Docket 19-1414
Can tribal police detain non-members for state crimes?
The dispute centers on whether tribal officers hold inherent power to detain non-members for violating state law.
October Term 2020 · Docket 20-107
Does a state rule allowing union organizers on private land trigger a physical taking?
Farm owners argue a state rule forcing them to host union organizers violates the Fifth Amendment. State officials argue the rule is a limited, reasonable speech accommodation.
October Term 2020 · Docket 19-1442
Must claimants raise ALJ appointment flaws before the agency?
the sides that brought the case seek judicial review of ALJ appointment flaws. The government demands prior agency exhaustion.
October Term 2020 · Docket 19-1257
Does Arizona's strict ballot rule violate federal voting rights law?
Arizona defends its ballot rules. Challengers claim the rules burden minority voters.