Today at the Court
For the second day this week, the Court will release one or more opinions this morning starting at 10. We will launch our LiveBlog around 9:50 a.m.
March 2010 Archive
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Can a private party bring an action for criminal contempt in an Article I court?
This morning, the Court will hear argument in a case addressing the prosecution of criminal contempt proceedings in congressionally created courts. Even the case caption is in question: the petitioner styles the matter Robertson v. United States ex rel. Watson (08-6261).
Is recidivist possession always a felony for immigration purposes?
This morning, the Court will hear oral arguments in No. 09-60, Carachuri-Rosendo v. Holder. Check the Carachuri-Rosendo SCOTUSwiki page for additional updates.
LiveBlog: Opinions | 3.31.10
Beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern, we will again provide “live” coverage of the Court’s release of one or more opinions. In the “LiveBlog” below, we will relay all developments as quickly as possible from our reporter at the Court, Lyle Denniston.
Analysis: Sorting out an Erie sequel
Analysis It took the Supreme Court almost five months to sort out a modern sequel to the famous “Erie” decision, and it is no wonder. In the end, Justice Antonin Scalia mustered just enough votes to control the outcome, but an opinion that speaks only for Justice John Paul Stevens’ views turns out to be the one that will shape the real meaning of the new precedent as it is applied in future cases.
Wednesday round-up
By the end of an active day at the Court yesterday—with decisions released in three cases and oral arguments in two—the Court’s decision in Jones v. Harris Associates had garnered the most headlines.
Today’s transcripts
The transcript of oral argument in Carachuri-Rosendo v. Holder can be read here. The transcript for today’s other argument, in Robertson v. United States ex rel. Watson, is here.
Notable Petitions
Two noteworthy petitions filed last month are Wong v. Smith, which challenges jury instructions as “coercive,” and Novell v. SCO Group, which concerns the terms of transfer of copyright ownership.
Does United States v. Booker apply to resentencing proceedings under 18 U.S.C. 3582(c)(2)?
Here, Troy D. Cahill of Akin Gump previews Dillon v. United States, in which the Court will hear oral arguments tomorrow morning. Check the Dillon v. United States (09-6338) SCOTUSwiki page for additional updates.
Today at the Court
The Court will release one or more opinions today starting at 10 a.m., and we will be “live” blogging them. Afterward, the Court will hear oral argument in two cases: ~10 a.m. — In Dillon v. United States (09-6338), the Court will consider the authority of federal judges, in setting a new prison sentence, to go below the range prescribed by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.