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SCOTUS News, April 20th, 2018: No Ordinary Case

Author: Robert SancrainteOn: Apr 20Categories: FantasySCOTUS, News No Comments

SCOTUS only released two opinions this week. Upon inspection, though, it’s easy to see why. Both Wilson v. Sellers and Sessions v. Dimaya address serious issues, and in the latter case, nearly one hundred pages worth of writing from the Justices....

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SCOTUS News, March 2nd, 2018: No Avoidance Here

Author: Robert SancrainteOn: Mar 02Categories: FantasySCOTUS, News No Comments

This week, the Supreme Court handed down three opinions, including Jennings v. Rodriguez, a high-profile immigrant detention case. We look at that case last. Merit Management Group v. FTI Consulting, Inc. This case concerned some complicated provisions...

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SCOTUS News, June 16th, 2017: Santana, Santander, and the Gorsuch

Author: Robert SancrainteOn: Jun 16Categories: FantasySCOTUS, News

The Supreme Court released a per curiam decision in Virginia v. LeBlanc. This case concerns the factors necessary for habeas relief. In the opinion, SCOTUS reaffirms that a court must act “unreasonably” in order for habeas relief to be possible....

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SCOTUS News, May 26th, 2017: Redistricting Revisited

Author: Robert SancrainteOn: May 26Categories: FantasySCOTUS, News

SCOTUS released three opinions this week, including a decision in the closely-watched Cooper v. Harris redistricting case. We’ll take a look at that below. But first, the week’s other cases: Water Splash v. Menon This case concerned interpretation...

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SCOTUS News, May 19th, 2017: Howell, Midland, Kindred

Author: Robert SancrainteOn: May 19Categories: FantasySCOTUS, News

SCOTUS released three cases after a deliberative week last week. Let’s dive in. Howell v. Howell This case concerned intrepretation of the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA). John Howell agreed to pay half of his military...

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SCOTUS News, Week of March 6th, 2017

Author: Robert SancrainteOn: Mar 10Categories: FantasySCOTUS, News

The Court’s decision regarding Gloucester County School Board v. G. G. has dominated the news this week. We discuss this below. The Court also released three opinions this week. Let’s take a look at those first. Opinions Released – In...

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SCOTUS News, Week of February 27th, 2017

Author: Robert SancrainteOn: Mar 04Categories: FantasySCOTUS, News

Earlier this week, we covered the cases in which the Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week. The Supreme Court added new cases to their docket this week. They also issued a ruling in Bethune-Hill v. Virginia State Board of Elections. In so doing,...

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SCOTUS News, Week of February 20th, 2017

Author: Robert SancrainteOn: Feb 24Categories: FantasySCOTUS, News

The Supreme Court released three opinions this past Wednesday. Due to the release of these opinions, our usual SCOTUS News will be published in two parts. Today, we cover the highlights from the new decisions. Early next Monday, we will publish some updates...

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SCOTUS News, Week of January 8th, 2017

Author: Robert SancrainteOn: Jan 13Categories: FantasySCOTUS, News

Only a few more argument days before the short inauguration break. Lots to do, and lots to talk about. Opinion Released White v. Pauly was decided with a per curiam decision. This case was about excessive force during police actions. The petitioner, Officer...

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SCOTUS News, Week of December 18th, 2016

Author: Robert SancrainteOn: Dec 23Categories: FantasySCOTUS, News

It’s a slow news week. The Supreme Court is in recess for the holidays. We here at the Blog will be as well. But before we kick things over to 2017, here are a few things to munch on. FantasySCOTUS Updates The Court has released its first batch...

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