On the Docket Tuesday, October 9th. A former specialist for the Chicago, Housing Services, filed suit against her former employers, for alleged violations of age discrimination. Does Federal court of appeals have jurisdiction over this type of appeal. No. 16-658 Title: Charmaine Hamer, Petitioner v. Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, et al. Docketed: November 17, 2016 Lower…
Who dominated Oral Arguments – We have the breakdown.
There has been some talk that the newest Justice, Justice Gorsuch has taken over the Supreme Court during Oral Arguments. Is this true or have others dominated the courtroom? We have gone over the Oral Arguments heard last week and tracked each Justice, their number of questions and occasionally statements. We have excluded Justice Roberts from…
Friday was Conference day
Every Wednesday and Friday – After oral arguments, the Justices must make their decision on the case. This is what’s known as the “Justices’ Conference”. The Justices’ Conference takes place on Wednesday and Friday every week. The Justices’ frequently discuss the cases with clerks and occasionally their peers prior to Conference. The Conference room is…
Gerrymandering? You be the Justice
BEVERLY R. GILL, vs WILLIAM WHITFORD (Wisconsin Senate) the question of political Gerrymandering has been raised. While gerrymandering due to race has been deemed unconstitutional, political gerrymandering is a bit broader and more difficult to define. Read the transcripts of the Oral Arguments and you be the Justice https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2017/16-1161_kjfm.pdf
On third day (of the new term)
On the Docket today Wednesday, Oct 4th. No. 16-299 The Clean Water Act and its scope and jurisdiction of US waters. No. 16-499 Can individuals that are affected by terrorism sue companies or in this case a bank that may have provided funding to the terrorists. No. 16-299 Title: National Association of Manufacturers, Petitioner v. Department…
Oral arguments Tuesday Oct 3, 2017.
On the Docket today – Gerrymandering in Wisconsin? Detaining illegal immigrants until court dates. * Title: David Jennings, et al., Petitioners v. Alejandro Rodriguez, et al., Individually and on Behalf of All Others Similarly Situated Docketed: March 28, 2016 Linked with 15A747 Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Case Numbers:…
Welcome back – first day of oral arguments
On the docket today Monday, October 2nd, 2017 * No. 16-285 Title: Epic Systems Corporation, Petitioner v. Jacob Lewis Docketed: September 2, 2016 Linked with 16A93 Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Case Numbers: (15-2997) Decision Date: May 26, 2016 Questions Presented No. 16-300 Title: Ernst & Young LLP, et…
Deadlocked no more! – How Gorsuch may change the course of cases to come.
How a Trump appointed Justice might change the Supreme Court this term and all future Scotus decisions.
Welcome to the Smithsonian
Nearly a year after the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History opened its doors it has finally included a display featuring Justice Clarence Thomas. On Monday, a Smithsonian spokesperson made the announcement that an exhibit of Justice Thomas had been installed in the Museum. The display also honors the first black Justice Thurgood Marshall….
What is the Long Conference?
The end of Summer marks the beginning of the Long Conference. The Long Conference takes place prior to the beginning of a new term. During this private conference, the Justices determine from thousands of cases a small number of which will go before the court beginning October 1st. The Conference will once again take place…