Supreme Court cases, October term 2015-2016
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The unexpected death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on February 13, 2016, created the possibility that the court would issue numerous 4-4 decisions in the 2015-2016 term. The court was mostly able to avoid deadlocking, issuing just four 4-4 ties in the 81 decisions delivered during the term. Two of the 4-4 splits were in major cases—Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association and United States v. Texas.[1] In those cases, the lower court's ruling was upheld. To read more about those cases and other major cases heard by the Supreme Court in the 2015-2016 session, click here. For information on the process to fill Scalia's seat, click here.
Below is a brief summary of the questions the court considered in each case in the 2015-2016 term. Click here to read about cases heard in the 2016-2017 term. For more on major cases heard in other terms, click on the following links: 2012, 2013, and 2014.
October sitting
OBB Personenverkehr AG v. Sachs
Questions presented:
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Argued: October 5, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, OBB Personenverkehr AG v. Sachs
- Audio of oral argument: Oyez.org, OBB Personenverkehr AG v. Sachs
Decided: December 1, 2015
- In a unanimous decision, the court reversed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and held that "Sachs’s suit falls outside the commercial activity exception and is therefore barred by sovereign immunity."[3]
- Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, OBB Personenverkehr AG v. Sachs
Hawkins v. Community Bank of Raymond
The court will consider the following questions:
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Argued: October 5, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Hawkins v. Community Bank of Raymond
- Audio of oral argument: Oyez.org, Hawkins v. Community Bank of Raymond
Decided: March 22, 2016
- In a per curiam opinion, an equally divided 4-4 Court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit.[5]
Ocasio v. United States
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Argued: October 6, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Ocasio v. United States
- Audio of oral argument: Oyez.org, Ocasio v. United States
Decided: May 2, 2016
- Five members of the court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit and held that a criminal defendant "may be convicted of conspiring to violate the Hobbs Act based on proof that he reached an agreement with the owner of the property in question to obtain that property under color of official right."[7]
- Justice Samuel Alito delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Ocasio v. United States
DirecTV v. Imburgia
- See also: DirecTV v. Imburgia
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Argued: October 6, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, DirecTV v. Imburgia
- Audio of oral argument: Oyez.org, DirecTV v. Imburgia
Decided: December 14, 2015
- In a 6-3 decision, the court reversed the judgment of the California Second District Court of Appeal and remanded the case. The court held that "Because the California Court of Appeal’s interpretation is preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act, that court must enforce the arbitration agreement."[9]
- Justice Stephen Breyer delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Syllabus: DirecTV v. Imburgia
Kansas v. Carr & Kansas v. Gleason
- Kansas v. Carr, Jonathan (14-449) and Kansas v. Carr, Reginald (14-450) were consolidated by the court.
- The court allocated one hour of argument for Kansas v. Carr and Kansas v. Gleason.
The court limited the argument to the following questions:
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Argued: October 7, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Kansas v. Gleason & Kansas v. Carr
- Audio of oral argument: Oyez.org, Kansas v. Gleason & Kansas v. Carr
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Kansas v. Carr
- Audio of oral argument: Oyez.org, Kansas v. Carr
Decided: January 20, 2016
- In an 8-1 decision, the court reversed the judgment of the Kansas Supreme Court and remanded the cases. The court held that "The Eighth Amendment does not require capital-sentencing courts to instruct a jury that mitigating circumstances need not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt."[13]
- Justice Antonin Scalia delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Kansas v. Carr
Montgomery v. Louisiana
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Argued: October 13, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Montgomery v. Louisiana
- Audio of oral argument: Oyez.org, Montgomery v. Louisiana
Decided:
- In a 6-3 decision, the court reversed the judgment of the Louisiana Supreme Court and remanded the case. The court held that "This Court has jurisdiction to decide whether the Louisiana Supreme Court correctly refused to give retroactive effect to Miller."[15]
- Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Syllabus: Montgomery v. Louisiana
Hurst v. Florida
The court limited the argument to the following question:
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Argued: October 13, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Hurst v. Florida
- Audio of oral argument: Oyez.org, Hurst v. Florida
Decided: January 12, 2016
- In an 8-1 decision, the court held that "Florida’s capital sentencing scheme violates the Sixth Amendment in light of Ring."[17]
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Hurst v. Florida
FERC v. Electric Power Supply and EnerNOC v. Electric Power Supply Assoc.
See also: FERC v. Electric Power Supply Association
- The court consolidated Federal Energy Regulatory Commission v. Electric Power Supply Association (14-840) and EnerNOC v. Electric Power Supply Assoc. (14-841).
The court limited the argument to the following question:
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Argued: October 14, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, FERC v. Electric Power Supply and EnerNOC v. Electric Power Supply Assoc.
- Audio of oral argument: Oyez.org, FERC v. Electric Power Supply and EnerNOC v. Electric Power Supply Assoc.
Decided: January 25, 2016
- In a 6-2 decision, the court reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and remanded the cases. The court held that "The FPA provides FERC with the authority to regulate wholesale market operators’ compensation of demand response bids."[20]
- Justice Elena Kagan delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Syllabus: FERC v. Electric Power Supply
Campbell-Ewald Co. v. Gomez
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Argued: October 14, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Campbell-Ewald Co. v. Gomez
- Audio of oral argument: Oyez.org, Campbell-Ewald Co. v. Gomez
Decided: January 20, 2016
- In a 6-3 decision, the court affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case. The court held that "1. An unaccepted settlement offer or offer of judgment does not moot a plaintiff’s case, so the District Court retained jurisdiction to adjudicate Gomez’s complaint. 2. Campbell’s status as a federal contractor does not entitle it to immunity from suit for its violation of the TCPA."
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, "Campbell-Ewald Co. v. Gomez
November sitting
Spokeo v. Robins
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Argued: November 2, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Spokeo v. Robins
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Spokeo v. Robins
Decided: May 16, 2016
- A seven-justice majority of the court vacated the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case back to that court for additional consideration. The Supreme Court held that the Ninth Circuit conducted an incomplete Article III analysis of the respondent's standing to claim an injury-in-fact.
- Justice Samuel Alito authored the opinion of the court.[23]
Foster v. Chatman
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Argued: November 2, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Foster v. Chatman
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Foster v. Chatman
Decided: May 23, 2016
- A seven-justice majority of the Supreme Court reversed and remanded the judgment of the Supreme Court of Georgia and held that the Georgia court erred in dismissing a defendant's claim of purposeful discrimination during voir dire.[25]
- Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court.
Torres v. Lynch
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Argued: November 3, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Torres v. Lynch
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Torres v. Lynch
Decided: May 19, 2016
- Five justices affirmed the ruling of the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit in holding that a state offense counts as a§ 1101(a)(43) "aggravated felony" when it has every element of a listed federal crime except one requiring a connection to interstate and/or foreign commerce.[27]
- Justice Elena Kagan delivered the opinion of the court.
Lockhart v. U.S.
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Argued: November 3, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Lockhart v. U.S.
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Lockhart v. U.S.
Decided: March 1, 2016
- By a 6-2 majority, the court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. The court held that Lockhart's prior conviction was encompassed by the 10-year mandatory minimum sentencing enhancement.[29]
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Lockhart v. United States
Bruce v. Samuels
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Argued: November 4, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Bruce v. Samuels
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Bruce v. Samuels
Decided: January 12, 2016
- In a unanimous decision, the court affirmed the judgment of the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The court held that "Section 1915(b)(2) calls for simultaneous, not sequential, recoupment of multiple monthly installment payments."[31]
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Bruce v. Samuels
Shapiro v. McManus
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Argued: November 4, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Shapiro v. McManus
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Shapiro v. McManus
Decided: December 8, 2015
- In a unanimous decision, the court reversed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit and remanded the case. The court held that "Section 2284 entitles petitioners to make their case before a three-judge court."[33]
- Justice Antonin Scalia delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Shapiro v. McManus
Montanile v. Board of Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan
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Argued: November 9, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Montanile v. Board of Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Montanile v. Board of Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan
Decided: January 20, 2016
- In an 8-1 decision, the court reversed the judgment of the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and remanded the case. The court held that "When an ERISA-plan participant wholly dissipates a third-party settlement on nontraceable items, the plan fiduciary may not bring suit under §502(a)(3) to attach the participant’s separate assets."[35]
- Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Montanile v. Board of Trustees of the National Elevator Industry Health Benefit Plan
Luis v. U.S.
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Argued: November 10, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Luis v. U.S.
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Luis v. U.S.
Decided: March 30, 2016
- Five members of the court agreed to vacate the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and remand the case to that court; however, no opinion authored by any of the justices carried a majority.[37]
- Justice Stephen Breyer delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Luis v. U.S.
Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo
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Argued: November 10, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo
Decided: March 22, 2016
- A majority of the court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. The court agreed that the district court did not err in certifying and maintaining a class action under Rule 23 (b) (3) or a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act despite differences among the plaintiff class inasmuch as each of the individual plaintiffs' cases asked the same central question. This held true even if some plaintiffs were not injured and, thus, had no legal right to damages.[39]
- Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo
December sitting
Musacchio v. U.S.
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Argued: November 30, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Musacchio v. U.S.
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Musacchio v. U.S.
Decided: January 25, 2016
- A unanimous court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. The court held that a sufficiency challenge must be assessed against the elements of the charged crime, not against elements set forth in erroneous jury instructions. The court further held that a defendant cannot raise a statute-of-limitations defense for the first time on appeal.[41]
- Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Musacchio v. U.S.
Green v. Brennan
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Argued: November 30, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Green v. Brennan
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Green v. Brennan
Decided: May 23, 2016
- A seven-justice majority of the Supreme Court vacated the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit and remanded the case back to that court for additional proceedings. The Supreme Court held that a 45-day limitations period for filing a constructive discharge claim begins when the employee resigns because the circumstances which are "alleged to be discriminatory" must also include the employee's decision to resign.[43]
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the court.
Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin v. U.S.
The court limited the argument to the following question:
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Argued: December 1, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin v. U.S.
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin v. U.S.
Decided: January 25, 2016
- A unanimous court affirmed the judgment of the D.C. Circuit Court. The court held that equitable trolling did not apply to the Tribe's claims and that none of the Tribe's arguments for satisfying the "extraordinary circumstances" prong, stemming from the court's decision in Holland v. Florida, were valid.[45]
- Justice Samuel Alito delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin v. U.S.
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith v. Manning
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Argued: December 1, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith v. Manning
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith v. Manning
Decided: May 16, 2016
- The eight sitting justices agreed to affirm the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. A six-justice majority found that Section 27 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 establishes the same jurisdictional test as the general federal question statute (28 U.S.C. §1331) for cases arising under the Exchange Act.[47]
- Justice Elena Kagan delivered the opinion of the court.
Gobeille v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
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Argued: December 2, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Gobeille v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Gobeille v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Decided: March 1, 2016
- By a 6-2 majority, the court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. The court held the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) preempted a Vermont statute which required health insurers to disclose certain information of health care plans, including those governed under ERISA, for inclusion in an all-inclusive state health care database.[49]
- Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Gobeille v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Dollar General Corporation v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
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Argued: December 7, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Dollar General Corporation v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Dollar General Corporation v. Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Decided: June 23, 2016
- In a 4-4 per curiam opinion, the court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.[51]
Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt
The court limited the argument to the following questions:
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Argued: December 7, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Franchise Tax Board of California v. Hyatt
Decided: April 19, 2016
- The Supreme Court divided 4-4 on the issue of whether to overturn Nevada v. Hall, thus affirming the Supreme Court of Nevada's claim of jurisdiction over a California state agency in this case. The court subsequently vacated and remanded the judgment of the Supreme Court of Nevada, holding that court's application of Nevada's damages law against California violated the Full Faith and Credit clause of the U.S. Constitution in awarding a private citizen greater damages than Nevada law would allow against its own state agencies.[53]
- Justice Stephen Breyer delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Franchise Tax Board v. Hyatt
Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission
The court limited the argument to the following questions:
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Argued: December 8, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission
Decided: April 20, 2016
- A unanimous court affirmed the judgment of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. The district court upheld Arizona's redistricting plan. The Commission's plan was challenged under the Equal Protection Clause because the plan deviated from providing absolute equality in population across districts. The district court found these deviations reflected the Commission’s desire to comply with the Voting Rights Act and were not drawn for political advantage as petitioners alleged.[55]
- Justice Stephen Breyer delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Harris v. Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission
Evenwel v. Abbott
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Argued: December 8, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Evenwel v. Abbott
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Evenwel v. Abbott
Decided: April 4, 2016
- Each of the eight current court members voted to affirm the judgment of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. The controlling opinion of the court held that a state or locality may draw legislative districts on the basis of total population because "constitutional history, precedent, and practice" permit states and localities to do so.[57]
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Evenwel v. Abbott
Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin
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Argued: December 9, 2015
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin
Decided: June 23, 2016
- By a 4-3 vote, the court held that the university’s race-conscious undergraduate admissions program did not violate the Equal Protection Clause; however, in his opinion for the majority, Justice Anthony Kennedy stipulated that "a college must continually reassess its need for race-conscious review ... The Court’s affirmance of the University’s admissions policy today does not necessarily mean the University may rely on that same policy without refinement. It is the University’s ongoing obligation to engage in constant deliberation and continued reflection regarding its admissions policies." Justice Elena Kagan did not participate in the case.[59]
- Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered the opinion of the court.
January sitting
Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association
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Argued: January 11, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association
Decided: March 29, 2016
- In a per curiam ruling, an equally divided 4-4 court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.[60]
Molina-Martinez v. United States
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Argued: January 12, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Molina-Martinez v. United States
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Molina-Martinez v. United States
Decided: April 20, 2016
- The court reversed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and struck a Fifth Circuit rule where, if a criminal defendant was sentenced under U.S. Sentencing Guidelines by a district court that applied the wrong guidelines range but still sentenced within the correct range, that defendant, on appeal, had to identify additional evidence to show that use of the incorrect range influenced the sentencing decision.[62]
- Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Molina-Martinez v. United States
Duncan v. Owens
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Argued: January 12, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Duncan v. Owens
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Duncan v. Owens
Decided: January 20, 2016
- Upon completion of oral argument, the court dismissed petitioner's writ of certiorari as improvidently granted. In so doing, the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit remained dispositive.[64]
Bank Markazi v. Peterson
Question presented:
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Argued: January 13, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Bank Markazi v. Peterson
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Bank Markazi v. Peterson
Decided: April 20, 2016
- The court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit and held that 22 U.S.C. §8772 -- a provision of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 that makes assets of the Central Bank of Iran (Bank Markazi) available for satisfying post-judgment damages to victims of terrorist actions by Iran -- did not violate Constitutional principles of separation of powers.[66]
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Bank Markazi v. Peterson
Puerto Rico v. Sanchez Valle
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Argued: January 13, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Puerto Rico v. Sanchez Valle
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Puerto Rico v. Valle
Decided: June 9, 2016
- A six-justice majority affirmed the judgment of the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico in holding that Puerto Rico is not a separate sovereign government "deriving its power to punish from an independent source" under the meaning of the Sixth Amendment's double jeopardy clause. As such, Puerto Rico cannot successively prosecute an individual for the same conduct under equivalent criminal laws if that individual has been prosecuted by the U.S. government.[68]
- Justice Elena Kagan delivered the opinion of the court.
Heffernan v. City of Paterson
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Argued: January 19, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Heffernan v. City of Paterson
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Heffernan v. City of Paterson
Decided: April 26, 2016
- By a 6-2 vote, the court reversed the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit and held that when an employer demotes an employee because the employer wishes to prevent the employee from engaging in protected political activity, that employee can challenge employer's actions under the First Amendment and under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, even if the employer's actions are based on a factual error.[70]
- Justice Stephen Breyer delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Heffernan v. City of Paterson
Americold Realty Trust v. ConAgra Foods
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Argued: January 19, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Americold Realty Trust v. ConAgra Foods
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Americold Realty Trust v. ConAgra Foods
Decided: March 7, 2016
- A unanimous court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. The court held that Americold's citizenship is based on the citizenship of its members, including shareholders, and that the 10th Circuit was correct in ruling that this was not a diversity of citizenship case falling under federal court jurisdiction.[72]
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Americold Realty Trust v. ConAgra Foods
Nebraska v. Parker
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Argued: January 20, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Nebraska v. Parker
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Nebraska v. Parker
Decided: March 22, 2016
- A unanimous court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. The court held that Congress did not diminish the original boundaries of the Omaha Indian Reservation by the 1882 Act.[74]
- Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Nebraska v. Parker
Sturgeon v. Frost
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Argued: January 20, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Sturgeon v. Frost
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Sturgeon v. Frost
Decided: March 22, 2016
- A unanimous court vacated the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and remanded the case to that court. The court held that the Ninth Circuit incorrectly interpreted Section 103(c) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act of 1980 (ANILCA).[76]
- Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Sturgeon v. Frost
February sitting
Kingdomware Technologies v. U.S.
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Argued: February 22, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Kingdomware Technologies v. U.S.
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Kingdomware Technologies v. U.S.
Decided: June 16, 2016
- In a unanimous opinion, the court reversed and remanded the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The court held that the Department of Veterans' Affairs must use a provision of federal law known as the Rule of Two in all applicable contracting decisions. The Rule of Two provides that the Department shall award contracts to veteran-owned small businesses when there is a reasonable expectation that that two or more businesses will bid for a contract.[78]
- Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the court.
Utah v. Strieff
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Argued: February 22, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Utah v. Strieff
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Utah v. Strieff
Decided: June 20, 2016
- The court reversed the judgment of the Supreme Court of Utah. The court held that absent flagrant misconduct by police, evidence seized pursuant to a valid arrest warrant can be used in a criminal prosecution, even if police discover the evidence during an unconstitutional investigatory stop.[80]
- Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the court.
Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc.
- The court consolidated Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc. and Stryker Corp. v. Zimmer, Inc. for one hour of oral argument.[81]
The court limited the argument to the following question in Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc.:
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Questions presented in Stryker Corp. v. Zimmer, Inc.:
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Argued: February 23, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc./ Stryker Corp. v. Zimmer, Inc.
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc./ Stryker Corp. v. Zimmer, Inc.
Decided: June 13, 2016
- A unanimous court vacated and remanded the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in holding that a test adopted by the Federal Circuit for determining when a district court may award enhanced damages for patent violations was not consistent with Section 284 of the Patent Act.[84]
- Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court.
Taylor v. United States
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Argued: February 23, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Taylor v. United States
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Taylor v. United States
Decided: June 20, 2016
- A seven-justice majority affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in holding that intrastate drug activities fall under Congressional regulation because these activities cumulatively affect interstate commerce. As such, an attempt to steal drugs and/or drug profits satisfies the commerce requirement for a federal criminal prosecution for robbery under the Hobbs Act.[86]
- Justice Samuel Alito delivered the opinion of the court.
Hughes v. Talen Energy Marketing, LLC
- The court consolidated Hughes v. Talen Energy Marketing, LLC and CPV Maryland, LLC v. Talen Energy Marketing, LLC for one hour of oral argument.[87]
Questions presented in Hughes v. Talen Energy Marketing, LLC:
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Questions presented in CPV Maryland, LLC v. Talen Energy Marketing, LLC:
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Argued: February 24, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Hughes v. Talen Energy Marketing, LLC/ CPV Maryland, LLC v. Talen Energy Marketing, LLC
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Hughes v. Talen Energy Marketing, LLC/ CPV Maryland, LLC v. Talen Energy Marketing, LLC
Decided: April 18, 2016
- The court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit and held that Maryland's regulatory program for new electricity generation was preempted by the exclusive authority granted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under the Federal Power Act to regulate interstate wholesale sales of electricity.[90]
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Hughes v. Talen Energy Merketing, LLC
Williams v. Pennsylvania
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Argued: February 29, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Williams v. Pennsylvania
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Williams v. Pennsylvania
Decided: June 9, 2016
- A five-justice majority vacated the judgment of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, holding that "where a judge has had an earlier significant, personal involvement as a prosecutor in a critical decision" in a defendant’s case, that judge is obligated to recuse herself under the due process guarantees of the 14th Amendment.[92]
- Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered the opinion of the court.
Voisine v. United States
The court limited the argument to the following question:
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Argued: February 29, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Voisine v. United States
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Voisine v. United States
Decided: June 27, 2016
- A six-justice majority affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit in holding that a "reckless domestic assault qualifies as a 'misdemeanor crime of domestic violence'" under 18 U.S.C. §922 (g) (9) and, as such, a person convicted of the misdemeanor crime of reckless domestic assault may be prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law.[94]
- Justice Elena Kagan delivered the opinion of the court.
Husky Electronics, Inc., v. Ritz
The question presented is:
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Argued: March 1, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Husky Electronics, Inc., v. Ritz
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Husky Electronics, Inc., v. Ritz
Decided: May 16, 2016
- A seven-justice majority reversed and remanded the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit. The Supreme Court held that "actual fraud" under statute encompasses fraudulent conveyance schemes, even when those schemes do not involve false representation.[96]
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the court.
Nichols v. U.S.
The court limited the argument to the following question:
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Argued: March 1, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Nichols v. U.S.
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Nichols v. U.S.
Decided: April 4, 2016
- A unanimous court reversed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. The court held that the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) did not require a registered sex offender to update his state registration when the offender moved out of the state to a non-SORNA jurisdiction.[98]
- Justice Samuel Alito delivered the opinion of the court: SupremeCourt.gov, Nichols v. U.S.
Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
Questions presented:
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Argued: March 2, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt
Decided: June 27, 2016
- A five-justice majority reversed and remanded the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit in holding that provisions in Texas law mandating (a) that physicians who perform abortions have active admitting privileges at a hospital within 30 miles of a facility in which abortions are performed, and (b) that abortion facilities must meet minimum standards under Texas law parallel to those of an ambulatory surgical center, both imposed unconstitutional undue burdens on a woman's right to an abortion.[100]
- Justice Stephen Breyer delivered the opinion of the court.
March sitting
Wittman v. Personhuballah
Questions presented:
The court also directed the parties to brief and argue the following question:
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Argued: March 21, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Wittman v. Personhuballah
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Wittman v. Personhuballah
Decided: May 23, 2016
- A unanimous court dismissed petitioners' appeal for want of standing.[102]
- Justice Stephen Breyer delivered the opinion of the court.
RJR Nabisco v. European Community
Question presented:
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Argued: March 21, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, RJR Nabisco, Inc. v. European Community
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, RJR Nabisco, Inc. v. European Community
Decided: June 20, 2016
- A 4-3 court reversed and remanded the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. The court held that while some illegal activities under a federal racketeering law (RICO) which occur overseas can come under U.S. jurisdiction, a civil RICO plaintiff must prove a domestic injury because RICO does not allow for any recovery of foreign injuries. Justice Sonia Sotomayor did not participate in the case.[104]
- Justice Samuel Alito delivered the opinion of the court.
Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust
- The court consolidated Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust and Melba Acosta-Febo v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust.
Question presented: |
Argued: March 22, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust
Decided: June 13, 2016
- A five-justice majority affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit in holding that the Federal Bankruptcy Code’s provisions preempting states from restructuring municipal debt by statute also apply to the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.[107]
- Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the court.
Simmons v. Himmelreich
The question presented is:
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Argued: March 22, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Simmons v. Himmelreich
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Simmons v. Himmelreich
Decided: June 6, 2016
- A unanimous court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) allows individuals to seek damages from the U.S. for torts committed by federal employees, however a certain section of the law, Chapter 171, addresses exceptions to permissible tort claims. The respondent, Himmelreich, filed two separate FTCA suits, the first of which was dismissed by the district court. Himmelreich’s second suit was filed prior to the dismissal of his first suit. The question in this case was whether one of the Chapter 171 provisions, the judgment bar provision – which bars a future suit against an individual employee once a judgment in an FTCA suit is reached – was applicable to Himmelreich’s second suit once Himmelreich’s first suit was dismissed. The court agreed with the Sixth Circuit that the judgment bar provision did not apply to Himmelreich’s second suit.[109]
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the court.
Zubik v. Burwell
- The following cases objecting to the Affordable Care Act’s birth-control mandate were consolidated by the court.
- Zubik v. Burwell
- Priests for Life v. Burwell
- Roman Catholic Archbishop of Washington v. Burwell
- East Texas Baptist University v. Burwell
- Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged v. Burwell
- Southern Nazarene University v. Burwell
- Geneva College v. Burwell
The court limited the argument to the following question:
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Argued: March 23, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Zubik v. Burwell
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Zubik v. Burwell
Decided: May 16, 2016
- In a per curiam opinion, the court vacated the judgments of the various circuit courts in the conjoined cases. The court further remanded each case so that the parties have "an opportunity to arrive at an approach going forward that accommodates petitioners' religious exercise while at the same time ensuring that women covered by petitioners' health plans 'receive full and equal health coverage, including contraceptive coverage'."[111]
CRST Van Expedited, Inc. v. EEOC
Question presented:
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Argued: March 28, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, CRST Van Expedited, Inc. v. EEOC
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, CRST Van Expedited, Inc. v. EEOC
Decided: May 19, 2016
- A unanimous court vacated the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. In so doing, the court remanded the case back to the 8th Circuit for additional proceedings. The court found that the 8th Circuit's holding that a Title VII defendant only prevails by obtaining a "ruling on the merits" was in error, and that a favorable ruling on the merits is not a necessary predicate to find a defendant has prevailed.[113]
- Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered the opinion of the court.
Betterman v. Montana
Question presented:
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Argued: March 28, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Betterman v. Montana
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Betterman v. Montana
Decided: May 19, 2016
- A unanimous court affirmed the ruling of the Montana Supreme Court in holding that the speedy trial guarantee of the Sixth Amendment does not apply once a defendant has been found guilty at trial or has plead guilty to criminal charges.[115]
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the court.
Sheriff v. Gillie
Questions presented:
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Argued: March 29, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Sheriff v. Gillie
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Sheriff v. Gillie
Decided: May 16, 2016
- A unanimous court reversed and remanded the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. The Supreme Court held that special counsel's use of the Ohio attorney general's letterhead to collect debts in the attorney general's name was not "materially misleading" under 15 U.S.C. § 1692e.[117]
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the court.
Ross v. Blake
Question presented:
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Argued: March 29, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Ross v. Blake
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Ross v. Blake
Decided: June 6, 2016
- A unanimous court vacated and remanded the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. The Supreme Court held that the Fourth Circuit's unwritten "special circumstances" rule excusing a failure to comply with certain administrative procedural requirements was inconsistent with the text and history of the Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) of 1995.[119]
- Justice Elena Kagan delivered the opinion of the court.
Welch v. United States
Questions presented:
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Argued: March 30, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Welch v. United States
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, Welch v. United States
Decided: April 18, 2016
- In a 7-1 decision, the court vacated and remanded the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and held that the court's 2015 ruling in Johnson v. United States created a new substantive rule that is retroactively applicable in cases on collateral review. The court in Johnson voided the residual clause of the Armed Career Criminal Act of 1984 for vagueness.[121]
- Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered the opinion of the court: Supreme Court of the United States, Welch v. United States
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers v. Hawkes Co.
Question presented:
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Argued: March 30, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers v. Hawkes Co.
- Audio of oral argument: Supreme Court of the United States, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers v. Hawkes Co.
Decided: May 31, 2016
- All of the sitting justices affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit in holding that a jurisdictional determination (JD) made by the Army Corps of Engineers constituted a final agency action. Accordingly, the decision by the Corps is subject to judicial review under the Administrative Procedure Act.[123]
- Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court.
April sitting
United States v. Texas
Questions presented:
The court also directed the parties to address the following question:
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Argued: April 18, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, United States v. Texas
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, United States v. Texas
Decided: June 23, 2016
- In a 4-4 per curiam opinion, the court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.[125]
U.S. v. Bryant
Question presented:
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Argued: April 19, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, United States v. Bryant
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, United States v. Bryant
Decided: June 13, 2016
- A unanimous court reversed and remanded the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The Supreme Court held that uncounseled convictions obtained under the Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA) of 1968 count as predicate convictions making a defendant eligible for classification and prosecution under federal domestic violence law as a "serial offender."[127]
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg delivered the opinion of the court.
Universal Health Services v. U.S. ex rel. Escobar
The court limited the argument to the following questions:
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Argued: April 19, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Universal Health Services v. U.S. ex rel. Escobar
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Universal Health Services v. U.S. ex rel. Escobar
Decided: June 16, 2016
- In a unanimous opinion, the court reversed and remanded the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. The court held that "implied false certification theory can be a basis for liability" under the False Claims Act, and that not every undisclosed violation of an express condition of payment automatically triggers liability. The court established that a requirement of "rigorous materiality" must be enforced in determining whether a defendant knowingly violated an express condition of payment.[129]
- Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the opinion of the court.
Birchfield v. North Dakota
The court consolidated the following cases: Birchfield v. North Dakota, Bernard v. Minnesota and Beylund v. Levi.
Question presented: |
Argued: April 20, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Birchfield v. North Dakota
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Birchfield v. North Dakota
Decided: June 23, 2016
- In the case, which was consolidated with two other cases - Bernard v. Minnesota and Beylund v. Levi - the court held that, incident to a lawful arrest for DUI, the use of warrantless blood tests to determine a driver’s BAC is unconstitutional, and that state laws which criminalize a suspect’s refusal to submit to a warrantless blood test are also unconstitutional. States, however, may continue to use warrantless breath tests under similar circumstances for similar purposes.[133]
- Justice Samuel Alito delivered the opinion of the court.
Question presented:
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Argued: April 20, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Encino Motorcars v. Navarro
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Encino Motorcars v. Navarro
Decided: June 20, 2016
- The court vacated and remanded the judgment of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. A six-justice majority declined to address whether automobile dealership service advisors are exempted from overtime pay under §213(b)(10)(A), a provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act governing automobile dealership employees. Instead, the court held that a 2011 Labor Department rule modifying the exemption was not adequately explained and, as such, could not be afforded Chevron deference. Chevron deference suggests courts defer to an agency’s regulatory interpretation of a statute if (a) Congressional intent is ambiguous, and (b) if the agency’s interpretation is reasonable; Chevron deference is not required, however, if the regulation is considered "procedurally defective." The court sent the case back to the Ninth Circuit to review the constitutionality of §213(b)(10)(A) exempting automobile dealership employees without affording Chevron deference to the 2011 Labor Department regulation.[135]
- Justice Anthony Kennedy delivered the opinion of the court.
Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons
Question presented:
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Argued: April 25, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons
- Audio of oral argument: Supremecourt.gov, Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons
Decided: June 16, 2016
- In a unanimous opinion, the court vacated and remanded the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. The court held that a district court "should give substantial weight to the objective reasonableness of the losing party’s position" when awarding attorneys’ fees in certain cases implicating the Copyright Act.[137]
- Justice Elena Kagan delivered the opinion of the court.
Cuozzo Speed Technologies v. Lee
Questions presented:
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Argued: April 25, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Cuozzo Speed Technologies v. Lee
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Cuozzo Speed Technologies v. Lee
Decided: June 20, 2016
- The court affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in holding that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s rulemaking authority allows the Office to regulate patent challenges falling under the statutory definition of "inter partes review" as long as the regulations are reasonable exercises of the Office’s authority. Inter partes review allows a third party to both challenge a patent claim and to request review of the challenge before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board as long as the challenge is filed within a statutory time limit.[139]
- Justice Stephen Breyer delivered the opinion of the court.
Mathis v. United States
- April 26, 2016
Question presented:
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Argued: April 26, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Mathis v. United States
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Mathis v. United States
Decided: June 23, 2016
- A six-justice majority reversed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit in finding that state court convictions cannot be used towards issuing an enhanced sentence under the federal Armed Career Criminal Act if elements of a state criminal law defining a crime (here, robbery) are broader than the generic, commonly understood elements that define a crime.[141]
- Justice Elena Kagan delivered the opinion of the court.
Dietz v. Bouldin
Question presented:
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Argued: April 26, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Dietz v. Bouldin
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, Dietz v. Bouldin
Decided: June 9, 2016
- Six justices affirmed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that a U.S. district court has the inherent power to rescind a jury discharge order and recall jurors for additional proceedings after the jurors have been discharged, but only under circumstances that are carefully circumscribed to guarantee a defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to an impartial jury.[143]
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered the opinion of the court.
McDonnell v. United States
The court limited the argument to the following question:
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Argued: April 27, 2016
- Transcript of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, McConnell v. United States
- Audio of oral argument: SupremeCourt.gov, McConnell v. United States
Decided: June 27, 2016
- The court unanimously reversed the judgment of the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. The Supreme Court elucidated the meaning of what constitutes "official action" by government officials under federal bribery statutes. After clarifying the law, the court vacated McDonnell's conviction and remanded the case back to the Fourth Circuit to address whether there is sufficient evidence to retry McDonnell in light of the Supreme Court's elucidation of the statute.
- Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the opinion of the court.
See also
- Supreme Court of the United States
- History of the Supreme Court
- Major cases of the Supreme Court October 2015 term
- What happens to this term's major SCOTUS cases in a 4-4 split?
- Major cases of the Supreme Court October 2014 term
- Process to fill the vacated seat of Justice Antonin Scalia
- 2016 presidential candidates on the death of Antonin Scalia and the Supreme Court vacancy
- Members of Congress on the death of Antonin Scalia and the Supreme Court vacancy
- Supreme Court cases, October term 2016-2017
External links
Footnotes
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- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Husky Electronics, Inc., v. Ritz," accessed November 9, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Husky International Electronics v. Ritz, decided May 16, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Nichols v. U.S.," accessed November 9, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Nichols v. United States, April 4, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt," accessed November 14, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt, decided June 27, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Wittman v. Personhuballah," accessed November 18, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Wittman v. Personhuballah, decided May 23, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "RJR Nabisco v. European Community," accessed October 5, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, RJR Nabisco, Inc. v. European Community, decided June 20, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Melba Acosta-Febo v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Puerto Rico v. Franklin California Tax-Free Trust, decided June 13, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Simmons v. Himmelreich," accessed November 9, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Simmons v. Himmelreich, decided June 6, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Zubik v. Burwell," accessed November 9, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Zubik v. Burwell, decided May 16, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, " CRST Van Expedited v. EEOC," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, CRST Van Expedited, Inc. v. EEOC, decided May 19, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Betterman v. Montana," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Betterman v. Montana, May 19, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Sheriff v. Gillie," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Sheriff v. Gillie, decided May 16, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Ross v. Blake," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ [www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/15-339_1b7d.pdf Supreme Court of the United States, Ross v. Blake, decided June 6, 2016]
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Welch v. United States," accessed January 13, 2016
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Welch v. United States, April 18, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "U.S. Army Corps of Engineers v. Hawkes Co.," accessed December 14, 2015
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- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, United States v. Texas, accessed January 27, 2016
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- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "U.S. v. Bryant," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, United States v. Bryant, decided June 13, 2016
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- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Universal Health Services v. U.S. ex rel. Escobar, decided June 16, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Birchfield v. North Dakota," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Bernard v. Minnesota," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, "Beylund v. Levi," accessed December 14, 2015
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Birchfield v. North Dakota, decided June 23, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, Encino Motorcars v. Navarro, accessed January 27, 2016
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, decided June 20, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, accessed January 27, 2016
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Song, Inc., decided June 16, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, Cuozzo Speed Technologies v. Lee, accessed January 27, 2016
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Cuozzo Speed Technologies, LLC v. Lee, decided June 20, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, Mathis v. United States, accessed January 27, 2016
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Mathis v. United States, decided June 23, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, Dietz v. Bouldin, accessed January 27, 2016
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, Dietz v. Bouldin, decided June 9, 2016
- ↑ SupremeCourt.gov, McDonnell v. United States, accessed January 27, 2016
- ↑ Supreme Court of the United States, McDonnell v. United States, decided June 27, 2016