Constitutional Law Reporter

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Issues Before the Supreme Court The Supreme Court granted certiorari on July 2, 2024. The justices have agreed to consider the following issue: Whether the court of appeals erred as a matter of law in applying rational-basis review, instead of strict scrutiny, to a law burdening adults access to protected speech.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JANUARY 25, 2024

Supreme Court returned from recess on January 4, 2024. The post SCOTUS Kicks Off January 2024 Session With Five Cases appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. The Court’s January session will feature some of the Term’s biggest cases, with several testing the limit of the federal government’s regulatory power.

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JURIST

JULY 3, 2024

The WGAD demanded Khan’s immediate release, claiming that his arrest was arbitrary and in violation of international law. Khan has been in jail since August 2023 and was convicted in some cases ahead of a Pakistan national election which took place in February 2024.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Issues Before the Supreme Court The Supreme Court granted certiorari on October 4, 2024. Gun Makers appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. Oral arguments have not yet been scheduled. A decision is expected before the end of the term in June/July 2025. The post SCOTUS to Consider Mexicos Suit Against U.S.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

is subject to Chinese laws that require it to assist or cooperate with the Chinese Governments intelligence work and to ensure that the Chinese Government has the power to access and control private data the company holds. The post SCOTUS Rejects First Amendment Challenge to TikTok Ban appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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Conflict of Laws

AUGUST 15, 2024

The book is particularly notable for its observation—citing Professor Robert McCorquodale—that FDL claims intersect with various fields of law, such as domestic criminal law, tort law, contract law, human rights and constitutional law, comparative law, public international law, and private international law.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JANUARY 13, 2025

On May 7, 2024, TikTok Inc. Issues Before the Supreme Court The Supreme Court granted certiorari on December 18, 2024. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 10, 2024. The PAFACAA take effect on January 19, 2024. Approximately 150 million people in the United States access the application every month. and ByteDance Ltd.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A separate group of plaintiffs then filed the latest case challenging the 2024 congressional map on the grounds that the second majority Black district created by the Legislature violates the Equal Protection Clause because it sorted voters predominantly by race. 8; (2) whether the majority erred in finding that S.B.

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SCOCAblog

AUGUST 5, 2024

The dean of state constitutional law Professor Robert Williams presents: State Constitutions & The Limits of Criminal Punishments Symposium Click here to register!

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JANUARY 24, 2024

Supreme Court’s January docket features several closely watched cases involving constitutional law. Oral arguments are scheduled for January 10, 2024. The post SCOTUS to Take on Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Smith v.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JUNE 10, 2024

601 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. By a vote of 7-2, the Court held that Congress’ statutory authorization allowing the CFPB to draw money from the earnings of the Federal Reserve System to carry out the bureau’s duties satisfies the Constitution’s Appropriations Clause. “And, In Consumer Financial Protection Bureau v. of America, Ltd.,

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Constitutional Law Reporter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System , 603 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post SCOTUS Clarifies Statute of Limitations for APA Claims appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Corner Post, Inc. 2401(a) ’s default six-year statute of limitations until the plaintiff is injured by final agency action.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

MAY 14, 2024

LLC , 601 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post SCOTUS Clarifies Reach of FAA Exemption for Transportation Workers appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries Park St., Facts of the Case Respondent Flowers Foods, Inc. produces and markets baked goods that are distributed nationwide.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Arizona , 602 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post Supreme Court Clarifies Application of Confrontation Clause to Forensic Analysis appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Smith v. The Court’s decision was unanimous. Notably, the Court did not address whether the out-of-court statements Longoni conveyed were testimonial.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

AUGUST 6, 2024

Johnson , 603 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. According to the Court, the enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute “cruel and unusual punishment” prohibited by the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. “The In City of Grants Pass, Oregon v.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JUNE 19, 2024

South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP , 602 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. ” The post SCOTUS Rules Challenged South Carolina District Is Not a Racial Gerrymander appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Alexander v.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JULY 9, 2024

Suski , 602 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post SCOTUS Clarifies Court Must Resolve Competing Arbitration Provisions appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Coinbase, Inc. Facts of the Case The dispute centered on two contracts executed by Coinbase, Inc., operator of a cryptocurrency exchange platform, and its users.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JUNE 17, 2024

Nealy , 601 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post SCOTUS Holds No Time Limit for Damages Under Copyright Act appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Warner Chappell Music, Inc. The Court did not address when copyright infringement claims accrue with regard to the statute of limitations. Martinelli.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Kirtz , 601 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post Supreme Court Rules Federal Agencies Can Be Sued Under Fair Credit Reporting Act appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Department of Agriculture Rural Development Rural Housing Service v.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Decisions in all three cases will be issued before the Court term ends in June 2024. The post Racial Gerrymandering Takes Center Stage as Court Considers Three Cases appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. Please check back for updates.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

2024), the U.S. The post SCOTUS Clarifies Standard for Retaliatory Arrest Claims appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Gonzalez v. Trevino , 602 U.S. In Nieves v. Bartlett , 587 U.S. The Court remanded the case back to the lower courts to assess whether Gonzalez’s evidence suffices to satisfy the Nieves exception.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

AUGUST 13, 2024

Rahimi , 602 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a federal law that prohibits individuals subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing a gun. The post SCOTUS Clarifies Bruen in Upholding Federal Gun Law appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In United States v.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JUNE 5, 2024

United States , 601 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post Supreme Court Rejects Strict Criminal Forfeiture Timelines appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In McIntosh v. Supreme Court held that a district court’s failure to comply with Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32.2(b)(2)(B)’s

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Constitutional Law Reporter

MAY 29, 2024

County of El Dorado , 601 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. Supreme Court held that a traffic impact fee imposed by the County of El Dorado based on a fee schedule in the County’s General Plan ran afoul of the Constitution’s Takings Clause. In Sheetz v.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JUNE 25, 2024

Vullo , 602 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post SCOTUS Sides With NRA in First Amendment Dispute appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In National Rifle Association of America v. The Supreme Court remanded the case back to the Second Circuit to evaluate the NRA’s claims in accordance with its opinion.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

MAY 7, 2024

United States , 601 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post Supreme Court Clarifies “Safety Valve” in Federal Criminal Sentencing Laws appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Pulsifer v. Supreme Court narrowly interpreted 18 U.S.C.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

APRIL 25, 2024

Fikre , 601 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post SCOTUS Rules FBI Must Face Lawsuit Over No-Fly List appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. Supreme Court held that Yonas Fikre’s lawsuit against the FBI is not moot. Facts of the Case Respondent Yonas Fikre, a U.S.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The two cases will be argued in tandem in the January 2024 argument session. The post SCOTUS to Determine Future of Chevron Deference appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In combining the cases, the full Court will be able to consider the future of Chevron. Please check back for updates.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

In challenging the law, TikTok and its users argue that the PAFACAA violates the First Amendment and constitutes an unlawful bill of attainder under Article I. During oral arguments held on January 10, 2024, the justices seemed inclined to uphold the PAFACAA. Please check back for updates.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Paxton , 603 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. However, the Court remanded the cases back to the lower courts after concluding that neither court properly analyzed “the facial First Amendment challenges” to the laws. “The law then prevents exactly the kind of editorial judgments this Court has previously held to receive First Amendment protection.”

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JULY 23, 2024

United States , 603 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post Supreme Court Rules Bribery Statute Doesn’t Criminalize Gratuities for Past Acts appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Snyder v. Supreme Court held that 18 U.S.C. But the gratuities statute for federal officials, §201(c), does not.”

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Constitutional Law Reporter

MARCH 10, 2025

The Supreme Court granted certiorari on November 22, 2024. The post SCOTUS to Revisit Non-Delegation Doctrine appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. Oral arguments are scheduled for March 26, 2025. A decision in the case is expected before the end of the term.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

APRIL 10, 2024

Freed , 601 U.S. _ (2024), the U.S. The post Supreme Court Clarifies When Public Officials Can Be held Liable for Social Media Activity appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. In Lindke v. Supreme Court ruled that public officials may be held liable for their social media activity in certain circumstances.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The post Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in RICO, Immigration, and Clean Water Act Cases appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. . § 7261(b)(1), which directs the court to ‘take due account’ of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ application of that rule.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The post SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Four Cases appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

JULY 30, 2024

According to Kagan, the majority, in “one fell swoop,” has given “itself exclusive power over every open issue — no matter how expertise-driven or policy-laden — involving the meaning of regulatory law.” The post Divided Supreme Court Strikes Down Chevron in Landmark Decision appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.

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Constitutional Law Reporter

MARCH 21, 2024

The post SCOTUS Ends February Sitting With Oral Arguments in Six Cases appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter. Decisions in all of the above cases are expected by the end of the term in June. Please check back for updates.

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