Supreme Court Opinions Read

In episode 38 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Chevron USA v Plaquemines Parish . At issue in this case, whether Chevron's crude oil production in WWII was related to its federally contracted aviation gasoline refining for purposes of the federal officer removal statute, 28 U. S. C. §1442. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt....

In episode 37 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's decision in Chiles v Salazar . At issue in this case, whether Colorado's 2019 ban on conversion therapy violated the First Amendment as applied to talk therapists. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-539new_3fb4.pdf Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread...

In episode 36 of the Supreme Court Opininos Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Rico v United States . At issue in this case, whether the Sentencing Reform Act authorizes the Ninth Circuit's rule automatically extending a term of supervised release during abscondment. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1056_qn12.pdf Linktree: https://l...

In episode 35 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Cox Communications v Sony Music Entertainment . At issue in this case, whether Cox Communications, an Internet service provider, is secondarily liable for copyright infringement committed on Internet service connections it knew had been used for copyright infringement. LInk to read the opinion: htt...

In episode 34 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Zorn v Linton . At issue in this case, whether it was clearly established for qualified immunity purposes that officer Zorn's use of a rear wristlock on a passively resisting protestor was excessive force, in violation of the Fourth Amendment. Link to the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/...

In episode 33 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Oliver v City Of Brandon . At issue in this case, whether the Heck bar applies where §1983 plaintiffs previously convicted under the laws they challenge seek purely prospective relief. LInk to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/607us2r20_h315.pdf Linktree: https://linktr.ee/s...

In episode 32 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Urias-Orellana v Bondi . At issue in this case, whether federal courts should use substntial evidence review when hearing appeals of BIA determinations of prospective refugees' claimed persecution in their home countries. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/607...

In episode 31 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Galette v New Jersey Transit Corporation . At issue in this case, whether the New Jersey Transit Corporation is an arm of the state of New Jersey and therefore shares in its sovereign immunity. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/607us2r18_d18f.pdf Linktree: https:...

In episode 30 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Mirabelli v Bonta . At issue in this case, whether to vacate the Ninth Circuit's stay of a district court injunction against California's policy prohibiting schools from informing parents about transgender behaviors exhibited by their children. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremec...

In episode 29 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read Podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Villarreal v Texas . At issue in this case, whether the Sixth Amendment bars orders prohibiting criminal defendants from conferring with counsel about their ongoing testimony during overnight recesses interrupting said testimony. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf...

In episode 28 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in GEO Group Inc. v Menocal . At issue in this case, whether a pre-trial order denying Yearsly protection is appealable immediately or only after trial. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-758_2dp3.pdf Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

In episode 27 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Hain Celestial Group v Palmquist . In this case, a suit brought in Texas state court against citizens of Texas and other states was removed to federal court. The distrcit court dismissed the Texas defendant, asserted diversity jursidiction over the suit, and rendered judgement in favor of the remaining...

In episode 26 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in United States Postal Service v Konan. At issue in this case, whether the postal exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act exempts claims arising out of postal employees' intentional nondelivery of mail from the government's waiver of sovereign immunity. Link to read the opinion: https://www....

In episode 25 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Learning Resources v Trump . At issue in this case, whether the President can impose tariffs pursuant to a declared national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1287_new_3135.pdf Linktree: https://...

In episode 24 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Klein v Martin . At issue in this case, whether the Fourth Circuit erred in granting a state prisoner's federal habeas claim under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/607us1r11_7l48.pdf Linktree: https://linktr...

In episode 23 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Berk v Choy . At issue in this case, whether Delaware's requirement that plaintiffs in medical malpractice suits submit expert affidavits of merit applies in federal court or is inconsistent with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinio...

In episode 22 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Ellinburg v United States . At issue in this case, whether the MVRA's restitution obligations are criminal punishments for purposed of the Ex Post Facto Clauses of the Constitution. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-482_d1oe.pdf Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supreme...

In episode 21 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited v Burton . At issue in this case, whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(c)(1)'s requirement that Rule 60(b) motions be brought in a reasonable time apply to motions seeking relief from allegedly void judgements. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-808_lkgn.p...

In episode 20 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Barrett v United States . At issue in this case, whether a defendant can be convicted for the same offense under both Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i) and Section 924(j) under Blockburger v United States . Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-5774new_f20h.pdf LInktree: ht...

In episode 19 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Case v Montana . At issue in this case, whether police may enter a home without a warrant based on an objectively reasonable basis to believe it is necessary to provide emergency aid or prevent imminent injury or if the Fourth Amendment requires they have probable cause for said belief. Link to rea...

In episode 18 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Bost v Illinois State Board Of Elections . At issue in this case, whether political candidates have standing to challenge rules governing the counting of votes in their elections. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-568new_4gcj.pdf Linktree: https://linktr.ee/su...

In episode 17 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Bowe v United States . There are two issues in this case: (1) Whether Section 2255(h)'s cross-reference to Section 2244 includes Section 2244(b)(3)(E), thereby barring the Supreme Court from exercising certiori jurisdiction over federal prisoners' petitions for authorization to file second...

In episode 16 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Dewberry Group Inc v Dewberry Engineers Inc . At issue in this case, whether courts can treat corporate affiliates as one corporate entity for calculating a defendant's profits under the Lanham Act. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24pdf/604us1r15_dc8f.pdf Linktre...

In episode 15 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Waetzig v Halliburton Energy Services Inc . At issue in this case, whether a voluntary dismissal without prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Prodecure 41(a) counts as a "final proceeding" under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b). Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov...

In episode 14 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Glossip v Oklahoma . At issue in this case, whether the state of Oklahoma violated Richard Glossip's 14th Amendment rights by knowingly allowing false testimony to stand at trial, in violation of Napue v Illinois , and the proper remedy if so. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt....