For the Serious Supreme Court Watcher

For the Supreme Court watcher in your home The Kindle Fire Tablet is the perfect gift for those wanting to keep up with the latest news on the Supreme Court.  This Tablet also makes the perfect e-book device allowing you to read any of the numerous books and articles on the Supreme Court. Essential Supreme Court…

Two Cases On Today’s Docket

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…

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…

Travel Ban takes vacation from the Court

Opponents to what is usually referred to as the Trump’s travel ban were dealt a critical blow by the Supreme Court.  On October 10th, the case removed from the Court’s docket.  Later that day the Court issued an order that dismissed challenges to the Travel Ban, including those issued by lower courts.  The Supreme Court used past…

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,…