October Term 2022 · Docket 21-806
Does Section 1983 allow suits for federal spending clause rights?
The dispute centers on whether federal law creates a private right to sue for violations of conditions attached to federal funds.
October Term 2022 — page 3
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October Term 2022 · Docket 21-1239
Can district courts block SEC actions based on constitutional removal claims?
Michelle Cochran argues the SEC Act does not strip district courts of jurisdiction to enjoin unconstitutional agency structures. The SEC argues only courts of appeals may review these final orders.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-86
Can Axon sue the FTC in federal court for constitutional violations?
Axon seeks direct federal court review of FTC constitutional claims. The FTC demands Axon exhaust agency remedies first.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-1195
Does the Bank Secrecy Act allow one penalty per unreported account?
The dispute centers on whether the government can charge a separate civil penalty for each foreign account a person fails to report.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-846
Does Arizona's Rule 32.1 bar federal review of a death penalty jury instruction error?
the side that brought the case claims Arizona's procedural rule blocks federal review of a flawed jury instruction. The state argues the rule creates an independent bar to federal habeas relief.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-857
Can prisoners use a federal savings clause to challenge convictions after new laws decriminalize their conduct?
the sides that brought the case seek a path to release after laws changed. The government argues existing remedies remain sufficient.
October Term 2022 · Docket 20-1199
Can universities use race in admissions?
the sides that brought the case argue Harvard's race-conscious admissions violate the Constitution. Harvard argues such practices serve a compelling educational interest.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-707
Can universities use race in admissions?
the sides that brought the case demand strict race neutrality. The university argues race helps assess whole-person diversity.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-869
Does a new artistic message justify copying a copyrighted photo?
The dispute centers on whether a new artistic message justifies copying a copyrighted photo.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-984
Does a guaranteed weekly minimum count as a salary?
The dispute centers on whether a guaranteed weekly minimum qualifies as a salary under federal labor law.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-442
When does a federal claim against a state statute begin?
Reed argues his claim starts when state litigation ends. Goertz argues it starts when the statute passes.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-468
Does California's pork sales ban violate the Commerce Clause?
Pork producers claim California's law forces out-of-state farms to adopt local rules. California argues voters chose to pay more for ethical meat.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-1086
Does Alabama's 2021 map violate the Voting Rights Act?
Appellants claim the state ignored racial data. Appellees argue the map dilutes Black voting power.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-432
Does a one-year filing deadline for veterans' disability claims act as a statute of limitations?
Veterans argue a one-year deadline to claim retroactive benefits is a statute of limitations. The government says it is a conditional filing rule.
October Term 2022 · Docket 145 ORIG.
Does the 1974 federal law require banks to report unclaimed checks to the state where the customer lives?
Delaware argues the law mandates reporting to the customer's home state. Pennsylvania and Wisconsin say the law only covers specific check types.
October Term 2022 · Docket 21-454
Does the Clean Water Act cover wetlands near navigable waters?
The Sacketts seek to build on land near a wetland. The EPA says the law protects that wetland.