Live-blog: Opinions | 11.30.10
The Court handed down one opinion this morning.
November 2010 Archive
Showing 1–50 of 111 items published in November 2010, most recent first.
Argument day podcasts: Schwarzenegger v. Plata
Two five-minute podcasts from attorneys on both sides of Schwarzenegger v. Plata, which is being argued today at the Court.
Tuesday round-up
Schwarzenegger v. Plata; Arizona campaign finance law; other coverage of Monday’s order list
Details on this morning’s opinion
The Court handed down an opinion this morning in Los Angeles County v. Humphries, reversing and remanding the Ninth Circuit’s ruling.
Today’s transcripts
Transcripts of today’s oral arguments are now available.
Argument recap: Jousting over prisoner release
A deeply engaged Court debates whether, and how, to reshape a lower court’s controversial solution to the serious problem of prison overcrowding, and the health hazards that causes. Justice Kennedy seems to hold the controlling vote.
A SCOTUSblog milestone: Lyle’s 2000th post
On Saturday, our reporter, Lyle Denniston, published his 2000th post on SCOTUSblog. Here, we look back at some of his most memorable pieces.
Monday round-up
Coverage of Schwarzenegger v. Plata and other upcoming cases; Justice Stevens reviews a book on the death penalty and appears on 60 Minutes.
Court returns to campaign finance (UPDATED to 12:08 p.m.)
The Court grants three new cases, including a test of the constitutionality of state subsidies to political candidates, and a significant test case on challenges to the validity of patents. (UPDATED to 12:08 p.m.)
Judges for Prop. 8 hearing
Ninth Circuit names the three judges who on Dec. 6 will hear the Proposition 8 case, involving California’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Today’s transcripts
Transcripts of today’s oral arguments are now available.
Hearing list for next sitting
The Court has released the list of arguing counsel for the sitting that begins on Monday.
Argument preview: Crowded prisons, inmates’ rights
The Court on Tuesday will hold an extended hearing — 80 minutes long — on the power of federal courts to take steps to relieve overcrowding of the nation’s prisons and jails, including the outright release of inmates.
Stevens on death sentencing
Retired Justice Stevens has offered his reaction to a new book about the death penalty in America.
This week at the Court
Significant dates in the coming week.
Argument preview: Is Californias timeliness rule adequate to bar federal habeas relief?
Jud Campbell previews Walker v. Martin, which is scheduled for oral argument on Monday.
Argument preview: When state agencies sue state officials
Steven D. Schwinn previews Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy v. Stewart, which is scheduled for oral argument on Wednesday.
Argument preview: Do post-conviction pleas for leniency stop the clock on the statute of limitations for federal habeas petitions?
Anne Lee previews Wall v. Kholi, which is scheduled for oral argument on Monday.
New Prop. 8 hearing order
A new hearing order for the Dec. 6 Proposition 8 hearing before the Ninth Circuit Court.
SCOTUSblog 4.0 and statistics
With the fourth version of SCOTUSblog, we have completely revamped the way we update and display statistics. Here are a few ways you can take advantage of our new statistics.
Wednesday round-up
Updates on Kelo v. City of New London and Graham v. Florida; the Supreme Court as a “constitutional court”; and previews of upcoming arguments
Argument preview: Does proof of likely harm justify relief under ERISA?
Jayne Zanglein and Casey Schulte preview Cigna Corp. v. Amara, which is scheduled for oral argument on Tuesday.
Gregory Coleman killed
Texas appellate lawyer Gregory S. Coleman, who has several times argued in the Court, most recently on Oct. 13, has been killed in a plane crash.
SCOTUSblog 4.0 and the RSS feeds feature
Overview of the RSS feeds feature on SCOTUSblog, which provides a convenient way for you to read only the SCOTUSblog content that most interests you.
Tuesday round-up
Justices to return from recess, consider pending petitions; broader trends in Court jurisprudence
UPDATE: Tuesday an opinion day
UPDATE: One or more opinions expected on Tuesday; orders will be released at 10 a.m. Monday.
Munaf test now in open
A redacted version of a petition asking the Court to clarify its 2008 ruling limiting federal judges’ power over detainees has now been cleared for public release. It poses a test of the reach of Munaf v. Geren.
Police and high-tech monitoring
The next chapter in police use of new technology has begun to unfold in the Court, against the background of a direct conflict among lower courts. At issue is the tracking of suspects by secretly installing a GPS device on their cars.
Monday round-up
Justice Scalia at the Federalist Society Convention; legislative response to United States v. Stevens
Last week at the Court – in Plain English
Last week, the Court issued its first signed opinion of the Term in Abbott v. United States and Gould v. United States. This post discusses the opinion, as well as the concepts of consolidation and analogy and distinction.
SCOTUSblog 4.0: An integrated and improved calendar
The calendar’s changes explained, including tips for taking full advantage of them. This is the fifth in a series of posts detailing the new features of SCOTUSblog 4.0.
This week at the Court
Significant dates in the coming weeks.
SCOTUSblog 4.0: Introducing our Featured Posts”
The Featured Posts explained. This is the fourth in a series of posts detailing the new features of SCOTUSblog 4.0.
Friday round-up
The Court and judicial ethics rules; vacancies on the federal courts
SCOTUSblog 4.0: Introducing our Categories
The “Categories feature explained. This is the third in a series of posts detailing the new features of SCOTUSblog 4.0.
Prop. 8 case on TV
The Ninth Circuit has agreed to allow live and delayed TV broadcasting of the Dec. 6 oral argument in the case on California’s ban on same-sex marriage — Proposition 8.
Thursday round-up
The Ninth Circuit’s decision on remand in Christian Legal Society v. Martinez; Adam Liptak’s critique of the Roberts Court.
Argument preview: Must a card-issuer inform a card-holder of a rate change in response to a default?
On Wednesday, December 8, the Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments in Chase Bank USA v. McCoy.
Tracking petitions on SCOTUSblog 4.0
The petition case page, “Petition of the day,” and “Petitions We’re Watching” features explained. This is the second in a series of posts detailing the new features of SCOTUSblog 4.0.
Wednesday round-up
Call for new approach to content-based regulations of speech; Justice Breyer’s book tour continues.
Opinion analysis: The Supreme Court narrows an exception to mandatory firearm sentences
On Monday, the Court handed down its unanimous opinion in Abbott v. United States.
CLS’s legal woes continue
The Ninth Circuit, ruling on a case returned by the Supreme Court, rejects a law student group’s second attempt to keep alive its case on campus privileges.
SCOTUSblog 4.0 and merits cases
Overview of SCOTUSblog’s new and improved Merits Cases page, which makes it easier than ever to get all the information you need about merits cases from past and present Terms. This is the first in a series of posts detailing the new features of SCOTUSblog 4.0.
Tuesday round-up
First signed opinion of the Term; “a day for criminal law”; reviews of Justice Kagan on the Court
Academic round-up
Can the Supreme Court’s practice of appointing amicus curiae to argue a position abandoned by the parties be reconciled with constitutional and prudential limits on the Court’s power?
Live-blog: Orders and opinions | 11.15.10
Live coverage of opinions and orders from the Justices’ November 12 Conference.
Making the most of SCOTUSblog 4.0
This week, we will introduce a series of posts highlighting SCOTUSblog 4.0’s new features, and explaining how best to take advantage of our re-designed site.
A day for criminal law (UPDATED to 12:26 p.m.)
The Court allows an extra sentence for federal crimes when a gun has been used, takes on a new exclusionary rule case, and agrees to clarify a federal murder law. (UPDATED to 12:26 p.m.)
Monday round-up
First decision to come down this morning; extensive coverage of the Court’s order leaving “don’t ask/don’t tell” in place.
More time for prison release case
The Court added 20 minutes to allow an 80-minute oral argument on Nov. 30 in a merits case on federal court authority to order the release of state prison inmates to relieve overcrowding. It denied divided argument for the inmates’ side.