October Term 2021 · Docket 20-1114
Does Medicare overpay 340B hospitals for drugs?
Hospitals claim the law forces Medicare to overpay them. The government says the law allows fair rates.
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October Term 2021 · Docket 20-219
Can federal funding recipients pay emotional distress damages for discrimination?
the sides that brought the case seek emotional distress damages. the opposing sides argue such damages are unavailable under Spending Clause statutes.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-1312
Does Medicare count only patients with active benefits?
Hospitals argue the law counts all indigent patients. The government argues it counts only those with active benefits.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-1029
Does a sign rule that targets off-premises ads violate the First Amendment?
Austin, Texas, and Reagan National Advertising dispute whether a local sign law targets speech based on its message.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-303
Does Puerto Rico's unique tax status justify excluding residents from federal disability benefits?
Puerto Rico residents argue that excluding them from Supplemental Security Income violates equal protection. The government argues their distinct tax status provides a rational basis for the exclusion.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-5592
Can Texas ban a non-state minister from laying hands on a condemned inmate?
Texas claims a non-state minister poses a security risk. The inmate claims this violates his religious rights.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-828
Does the state secrets privilege bar FISA claims?
The FBI seeks dismissal of surveillance claims. Plaintiffs seek damages for alleged unlawful spying.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-915
Does copyright fraud require subjective awareness of inaccuracy?
Unicolors argues the law requires subjective awareness of errors. H&M argues objective negligence suffices to void registration.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-843
Does New York require a special reason to carry a gun?
the sides that brought the case seek to strike down a permit requirement. the opposing sides defend the state's public safety rules.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-1143
Do federal courts hear motions to confirm arbitration awards?
Parties dispute whether federal courts hold jurisdiction over motions to confirm or vacate arbitration awards.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-804
Does a college board's censure of a member violate free speech?
A college board censured a member for his speech. He claims this punishment violates his First Amendment rights.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-463
Can federal courts block Texas abortion law enforcement?
Clinics seek federal injunctions against Texas officials. Texas argues federal courts lack jurisdiction.
October Term 2021 · Docket 21-588
Can the federal government sue to stop a state law that bypasses federal courts?
The federal government argues Texas law defies federal supremacy. Texas argues the law targets only specific conduct.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-443
Can federal courts of appeals impose new rules on death penalty trials?
The government argues the First Circuit wrongly created a new reliability rule. The defendant argues the rule protects fair sentencing.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-480
Does a dual-status technician's civilian pay count as uniformed service?
A retired technician argues his civilian pay qualifies for a Social Security exception. The government says only military pay counts.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-601
Can a state attorney general appeal a judgment after missing the statutory deadline?
Kentucky officials dispute whether a late appeal by the Attorney General violates federal procedural rules.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-659
Does a favorable termination require proof of innocence?
the side that brought the case argues a case ends favorably when prosecution fails. the opposing side argues it requires an affirmative finding of innocence.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-827
Can the government block all discovery in a detainee abuse case?
The government seeks to stop all evidence gathering. The detainee seeks to prove abuse occurred.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-637
Can a defendant forfeit Confrontation Clause rights by opening the door to evidence?
The dispute centers on whether a criminal defendant loses the right to exclude testimonial hearsay when they introduce evidence that contradicts it.
October Term 2021 · Docket 20-826
Does the Brecht standard replace AEDPA deference in habeas cases?
The dispute centers on whether federal courts must apply both Brecht and AEDPA standards when reviewing state court decisions.