Legal News
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
In New York bid-rigging case, justices are dubious of the “right to control” theory of fraud
The Supreme Court heard oral argument on Monday in the case of Louis Ciminelli, an executive convicted of federal wire fraud in connection with bid-rigging to secure a $750 million New York state contract. The trial court informed a federal jury regarding
By IG
Nov 29, 2022
Former aide to Andrew Cuomo wants court to narrow scope of federal bribery law
The Supreme Court will hear oral argument on Monday in the latest in a series of cases involving the reach of federal public-corruption laws. The question before the justices in Percoco v. United States is whether an individual can be convicted of violati
By IG
Nov 28, 2022