October Term 2021 · Docket 21-429
Can Oklahoma prosecute non-Indians who harm Indians on tribal land?
Oklahoma seeks state power to try non-Indians for crimes against Indians. The defendant argues federal law blocks this.
October Term 2021
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October Term 2021 · Docket 21-511
Can a federal court force a state to move a prisoner for a medical test?
The dispute centers on whether a federal judge can order a state to transport an inmate for a medical procedure.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-954
Can Texas force the federal government to detain migrants?
Texas argues federal law mandates detention. The administration claims it has discretion to choose other methods.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-418
Can a public school fire a coach for praying on the field?
Coach Joe Kennedy claims his on-field prayers are protected speech. The school district says his actions violate its neutral rules.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-439
Can a prisoner challenge execution methods in a habeas petition?
Prisoners dispute whether federal habeas law covers challenges to how states carry out executions.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-499
Can a police officer face a civil lawsuit for failing to read Miranda rights?
The dispute centers on whether a Miranda rights violation creates a direct civil liability claim under federal law.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-234
Does codifying a veterans error rule change the review standard?
Veterans argue a codified error rule demands strict review. The government argues the standard remains unchanged.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-5726
Does Rule 60(b)(1) cover legal errors?
The parties dispute whether a court can fix a legal error under Rule 60(b)(1).
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-404
Can states regulate federal contractors under state workers' compensation laws?
The dispute centers on whether a state waiver statute allows Washington to apply its workers' compensation rules to federal contractors.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-441
Does the Bankruptcy Clause forbid different fees for identical debtors in different states?
the sides that brought the case argue a 2017 fee law violates constitutional uniformity. the opposing sides defend the state-based fee structure.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-1573
Can employers force employees to arbitrate state labor penalties?
Viking River Cruises seeks to compel arbitration of a state labor penalty claim. The employee resists this move.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-603
Does sovereign immunity block USERRA claims against Texas?
the sides that brought the case seek to sue Texas for USERRA violations. Texas claims sovereign immunity bars the suit.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-807
Does a parked locomotive count as in use under federal safety laws?
The dispute centers on whether a stationary locomotive qualifies as in use for strict liability purposes.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-309
Do FAA exemptions cover airport workers?
Southwest Airlines and a former employee dispute who qualifies for FAA arbitration exemptions.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-401
Does Section 1782 cover private foreign arbitration?
ZF Automotive and Luxshare dispute whether federal courts must aid private foreign arbitrations.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-1034
Must courts weigh safety measures before denying child return?
the sides that brought the case seek a final denial of return. the opposing sides demand a safety review first.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-248
Can state legislators intervene in federal court to defend a law?
North Carolina legislators seek to join a federal suit challenging a voter ID law. State officials oppose their participation.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-147
Can a citizen sue a federal border agent for damages?
The dispute centers on whether federal courts can create new damages remedies for constitutional violations.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-1410
Does prescribing outside standard practice violate federal law?
Doctors argue the law targets drug trafficking. The government says it bans unsafe prescribing.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-1641
Who pays first for dialysis when Medicare and private insurance overlap?
A hospital plan and a dialysis provider dispute who must pay first for end-stage renal disease patients.