Legal News
Announcement of opinions for Thursday, April 28 (complete)
We live blogged as the court released an opinion in Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller PLLC and an equally divided, per curiam affirmance in LeDure v. Union Pacific Railroad Co. Click here for a list of FAQs about opinion announcements. The
By IG
Apr 29, 2022
With historical promises in mind, justices weigh state criminal jurisdiction in Indian country
At the last Supreme Court oral argument of Justice Stephen Breyer’s career, the court stepped into a dispute over the state of Oklahoma’s criminal jurisdiction authority in Indian country. After nearly two hours of debate on Wednesday, four justices appea
By IG
Apr 29, 2022
The morning read for Thursday, April 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 Thursday morning read: Justice Stephen B
By IG
Apr 29, 2022
Court rules against plaintiff seeking emotional distress damages for discrimination
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled 6-3 against a plaintiff seeking emotional distress damages for alleged violations of certain federal anti-discrimination laws. Jane Cummings, who is deaf and legally blind, sued Premier Rehab (a Texas rehabilitati
By IG
Apr 29, 2022