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Justices will revisit whether certain noncitizens in lengthy detention are entitled to bond hearings

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Tuesday in two related immigration cases, Johnson v. Arteaga-Martinez and Garland v. Aleman Gonzalez. In both cases, noncitizens who are under deportation orders are challenging their prolonged detention – som

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Justices add new cases on bankruptcy, workers’ comp, and relief from final judgments

The Supreme Court on Monday morning added three new cases — involving bankruptcy law, civil procedure, and workers’ compensation — to its docket for the 2021-22 term. But the orders that the justices issued from their private conference on Jan

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The morning read for Tuesday, Jan. 11

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 Tuesday morning read: Justices Sotomayor

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Morning Docket: 01.10.22

* We are still in a political climate where a not Forbes 400 rich, but still rich guy can treat charges for inciting a riot like making a traffic ticket disappear. Woo. [Reuters] * Working at a law firm in Philly? You may not need to change out of those s

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