October Term 2020 — page 3

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  1. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-863

    Does a split notice to appear satisfy the law?

    Immigration officials split required details across two documents. the sides that brought the case argue this violates the statute. The government claims the split is legal.

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    Niz-Chavez v. Barr
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  2. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-5410

    Does the Armed Career Criminal Act cover reckless force?

    The dispute centers on whether the statute includes crimes committed with reckless disregard for safety.

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    Borden v. United States
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  3. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-199

    Can courts review Railroad Retirement Board denials to reopen benefits?

    the sides that brought the case seek judicial review of a Board denial to reopen benefits. The government argues such denials lack statutory reviewability.

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    Salinas v. Railroad Retirement Bd.
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  4. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-547

    Does a draft biological opinion count as a final agency decision?

    Sierra Club wants to see draft opinions. The Fish and Wildlife Service claims they are privileged.

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    United States Fish and Wildlife Serv. v. Sierra Club, Inc.
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  5. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-292

    Does a police bullet that misses a fleeing driver count as a seizure?

    Roxanne Torres claims officers violated her rights by shooting at her car. The officers argue no seizure occurred because they never stopped her.

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    Torres v. Madrid
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  6. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-438

    Who decides if a foreign conviction matches a U.S. crime definition?

    The dispute centers on whether judges or juries determine if a foreign conviction fits a U.S. legal definition.

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    Pereida v. Barr
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  7. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-108

    Does the military death penalty statute extend the prosecution window for rape cases?

    The dispute centers on whether a military statute allowing unlimited prosecution time for capital offenses applies to rape cases where the death penalty is no longer sought.

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    United States v. Briggs
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  8. October Term 2020 · Docket 18-956

    Can a company copyright the structure of a programming language?

    Google copied Java code to build Android. Oracle claims this violates copyright law. Google argues the code is functional and fair use applies.

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    Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc.
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  9. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-368

    Does selling a car in a state create jurisdiction for a crash there?

    Ford argues that selling a car in Montana does not create jurisdiction for a crash there. Montana argues that the sale creates the necessary legal connection.

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    Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial Dist. Court
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  10. October Term 2020 · Docket 18-540

    Does Arkansas Act 900 violate federal ERISA preemption?

    A pharmacy argues state price rules force ERISA plans to follow local laws. The industry group claims this breaks federal uniformity.

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    Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Assn.
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  11. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-71

    Can individuals sue federal employees for personal damages under RFRA?

    the sides that brought the case seek to block personal liability claims. the opposing sides demand monetary compensation for religious harm.

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    Tanzin v. Tanvir
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  12. October Term 2020 · Docket 19-309

    Can Delaware exclude non-residents from judicial office?

    James Adams seeks a Delaware judgeship. The state bars non-residents from holding that office.

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    Carney v. Adams
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  13. October Term 2020 · Docket 65 ORIG.

    Who pays for water lost to evaporation in New Mexico reservoirs?

    Texas and New Mexico dispute who bears the cost of water lost to evaporation while stored in New Mexico at Texas's request.

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    Texas v. New Mexico
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