We're expecting one or more #SCOTUS opinions starting at 10a. After yesterday, 20 cases remain, including a lot of the big ones (see image). Follow along here for live-tweeting, and subscribe to Law Dork now to get any of my reporting that follows: lawdork.com
I covered some recurring end-of-term questions — including what the boxes mean — at Law Dork in May here: lawdork.com/p/recurring-en…
The first — and not last — #SCOTUS opinion today is in Lora v. US. Jackson has the opinion for the unanimous court, vacating the 2nd Circuit in a win for the criminal defendant. A §924(j) sentence
can run concurrently. supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf…
The final #SCOTUS decision today is in United States ex rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources. Kagan has the court's opinion (although it's not uploaded yet properly, so more to come).
For now, we're done, and 18 cases remain, including affirmative action, "independent state legislature," 303 Creative (the "wedding websites" case), student loans, and the the Title VII religious accommodations case.
No additional #SCOTUS opinions expected before next Thursday, June 22.
Excellent question! No, I cannot *imagine* that being it. (Also, that might literally kill some of us trying to cover them.) It's almost certain at this point that we'll get more days added to the calendar. For example, today wasn't added until last week.
A senior judge appointed by Obama rules on a Utah city's actions denying a permit for a drag show: "[J]ust as we enjoy and prize our rights, we must value and respect the rights of others. This case presents an opportunity for our recommitment."
BREAKING: Federal judge blocks enforcement of Indiana’s ban on gender-affirming medical care, aside from the provision addressing gender confirmation surgery. The injunction includes the new law’s ban on “aiding and abetting.” More to come at Law Dork: lawdork.com
Note: Like most of the bans, Indiana’s ban only addresses treatment for minors.
Boxes containing classified documents were kept in "a bathroom and shower," per the indictment.
The indictment alleges two times when Trump shared classified documents, one being the ghost writers discussion that we have heard audio of and the other being "a representative of his [PAC]."
BREAKING: Parties AGREE to a partial stay pending appeal in the ACA preventative care case, subject to court approval, meaning O’Connor’s ruling ending coverage requirements nationwide will almost certainly not go into effect during appeal. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…
This surprising development, which is a significant back-down from Jonathan Mitchell, followed unusually tough arguments for him at the Fifth Circuit, which I covered at Law Dork: lawdork.com/p/fifth-circui…
It's a two-box day at #SCOTUS, meaning we're expecting 3 or 4 opinions, unless they're both really long.
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The first decision is in Health and Hospital Association of Marion County v. Talevski. Jackson has the 7-2 opinion for the court, finding there *is* a 1983 cause of action under the Federal Nursing Home Reform Act. Thomas and Alito dissent. supremecourt.gov/opinions/22pdf…
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