Was the case of a convict on Death Row given the full rights for an appeal? No. 16-6855 *** CAPITAL CASE *** Title: Marion Wilson, Petitioner v. Eric Sellers, Warden Docketed: November 15, 2016 Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Case Numbers: (14-10681) Decision Date: August 23, 2016 Questions Presented…
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A Supreme Court Mystery –
What made this photograph such a Supreme Court Mystery? While the Justices have strongly opposed to cameras in the courtroom believing it as a would have an adverse effect on proceedings. There are many who’d like to the Supreme Court allow cameras in the courtroom but to this day there are very few pictures that have…
On The Docket Today
Two cases on the docket today. The first is – In June 2015, respondent agencies promulgated a final rule defining the term “the waters of the United States” and hence the scope of Clean Water Act jurisdiction. The National Association of Manufacturers challenged that rule in district court under the Administrative Procedure Act. State, municipal,…
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…
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…