U.S. Supreme Court Case Commentaries

Overcoming the Catch-22: Preemption of State Administrative-Exhaustion Requirements in §1983 Unemployment Claims

Date: Feb 24, 2025

Overcoming the Catch-22: Preemption of State Administrative-Exhaustion Requirements in §1983 Unemployment Claims Introduction The recent Supreme Court decision in Nancy Williams, et al. v. Greg Reed,...

Tracing Is Essential: Clarifying the Commercial Nexus Requirement in the FSIA Expropriation Exception

Date: Feb 23, 2025

Tracing Is Essential: Clarifying the Commercial Nexus Requirement in the FSIA Expropriation Exception Introduction In this landmark decision, the Supreme Court has provided a significant...

E-Rate Reimbursement Requests as FCA "Claims": Government’s Provision of Funds Through Treasury Deposits

Date: Feb 23, 2025

E-Rate Reimbursement Requests as FCA "Claims": Government’s Provision of Funds Through Treasury Deposits Introduction In the landmark decision 604 U.S. (2025) v. UNITED STATES, ex rel. TODD HEATH...

Recalibrating Equitable Jurisdiction: The Limits of Executive Removal and the Scope of Temporary Restraining Orders

Date: Feb 23, 2025

Recalibrating Equitable Jurisdiction: The Limits of Executive Removal and the Scope of Temporary Restraining Orders Introduction The case of Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury, et al. v....

AEDPA Compliance in Federal Habeas Review: Insights from 604 U.S. __ (2025) v. David M. Smith

Date: Jan 31, 2025

AEDPA Compliance in Federal Habeas Review: Insights from 604 U.S. __ (2025) v. David M. Smith Introduction The Supreme Court case 604 U.S. __ (2025) v. David M. Smith Cynthia Davis, Warden addresses...

Affirmation of Due Process Protections Against Unduly Prejudicial Evidence in Criminal Trials

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Affirmation of Due Process Protections Against Unduly Prejudicial Evidence in Criminal Trials Introduction The Supreme Court's decision in Brenda Evers Andrew v. Tamika White, Warden, 23-6573 (2025),...

Standard of Proof for FLSA Exemptions: E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Sanchez Carrera

Date: Jan 19, 2025

Standard of Proof for FLSA Exemptions: E.M.D. Sales, Inc., et al. v. Faustino Sanchez Carrera, et al. Introduction The Supreme Court case E.M.D. Sales, Inc., et al. v. Faustino Sanchez Carrera, et...

Supreme Court Clarifies Supplemental Jurisdiction Post-Removal in Wullschleger v. Royal Canin

Date: Jan 19, 2025

Supreme Court Clarifies Supplemental Jurisdiction Post-Removal in Wullschleger v. Royal Canin Introduction In the landmark case Wullschleger v. Royal Canin U.S.A., Inc., et al., the Supreme Court of...

Bouarfa v. Mayorkas: Establishing the Discretionary Scope of §1155 in Immigration Petition Revocations

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Bouarfa v. Mayorkas: Establishing the Discretionary Scope of §1155 in Immigration Petition Revocations Introduction The Supreme Court's decision in Bouarfa v. Mayorkas, 23-583 (2024), addresses a...

Reaffirming Second Amendment Rights: Denial of Certiorari in Wilson v. Hawaii

Date: Dec 11, 2024

Reaffirming Second Amendment Rights: Denial of Certiorari in Wilson v. Hawaii Introduction The case of Christopher L. Wilson v. Hawaii addresses critical issues surrounding the Second Amendment and...

Supreme Court Upholds Boston School Committee's Admissions Policy: An In-Depth Analysis

Date: Dec 11, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Boston School Committee's Admissions Policy: An In-Depth Analysis Introduction The case of Boston Parent Coalition for Academic Excellence Corp. v. The School Committee for the...

Establishing the "Objectively Necessary" Exception to the Takings Clause in Emergency Property Damage Cases

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Establishing the "Objectively Necessary" Exception to the Takings Clause in Emergency Property Damage Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Vicki Baker v. City of McKinney, Texas, the Supreme...

Reassessing Shaken Baby Syndrome Evidence: Insights from Roberson III v. Texas

Date: Oct 18, 2024

Reassessing Shaken Baby Syndrome Evidence: Insights from Roberson III v. Texas Introduction Roberson III v. Texas is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of the United States on October 17,...

Supreme Court Upholds Preliminary Injunctions on Department of Education's Expanded Title IX Definitions

Date: Aug 17, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Preliminary Injunctions on Department of Education's Expanded Title IX Definitions Introduction In the landmark case of Department of Education, et al. v. Louisiana, et al....

The Dissenting Opinion in Warren King v. Shawn Emmons: Re-examining AEDPA's Deference in Batson Violations

Date: Jul 3, 2024

The Dissenting Opinion in Warren King v. Shawn Emmons: Re-examining AEDPA's Deference in Batson Violations Introduction In the landmark case Warren King v. Shawn Emmons, Warden, decided by the...

Addressing Wrongful Convictions from Discredited Forensic Evidence: Insights from McCrory v. Alabama

Date: Jul 3, 2024

Addressing Wrongful Convictions from Discredited Forensic Evidence: Insights from McCrory v. Alabama Introduction McCrory v. Alabama is a pivotal case addressing the enduring challenges of...

Mandatory Life-Without-Parole Sentences for Juveniles in Arizona Violate the Eighth Amendment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lonnie Allen Bassett v. Arizona

Date: Jul 3, 2024

Mandatory Life-Without-Parole Sentences for Juveniles in Arizona Violate the Eighth Amendment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Lonnie Allen Bassett v. Arizona Introduction Lonnie Allen Bassett v. Arizona...

Supreme Court Establishes 'Injury-Based Accrual' for APA Claims under §2401(a): North Dakota Retail Association v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Date: Jul 2, 2024

Supreme Court Establishes 'Injury-Based Accrual' for APA Claims under §2401(a): North Dakota Retail Association v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Introduction In the landmark case...

Facial First Amendment Challenges to State Regulations on Social Media: New Supreme Court Precedent

Date: Jul 2, 2024

Facial First Amendment Challenges to State Regulations on Social Media: New Supreme Court Precedent Introduction In a landmark decision on July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States...

FISCHER v. UNITED STATES: Narrowing the Scope of Obstruction under §1512(c)(2)

Date: Jun 29, 2024

FISCHER v. UNITED STATES: Narrowing the Scope of Obstruction under §1512(c)(2) Introduction In the landmark case of FISCHER v. UNITED STATES, the Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of...