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The morning read for Monday, Nov. 28
Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. To suggest a piece for us to consider, email us at [email protected]. Here’s the Monday morning read: U.S. Supreme Court to we
By IG
Nov 29, 2022
A squabble over a forest road may pave the way for further narrowing of “jurisdictional” timing rules
Wednesday’s argument in Wilkins v. United States is next in a protracted line of cases in which the court has considered whether statutory bars to causes of action are firm “jurisdictional” rules or instead more forgiving claims-processing rules. Generall
By IG
Nov 29, 2022
In U.S. v. Texas, broad questions over immigration enforcement and states’ ability to challenge federal policies
The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Tuesday in a dispute over the Biden administration’s authority to set immigration policy. Texas and Louisiana are challenging a federal policy that prioritizes certain groups of unauthorized immigrants for arre
By IG
Nov 29, 2022
Justices worry that broad reading of federal bribery law could sweep in lobbyists
The Supreme Court appears poised to reverse the conviction of a powerful New York political aide who took money in exchange for helping to facilitate a real estate development. Joseph Percoco was sentenced to six years in prison for violating a federal fr
By IG
Nov 29, 2022