Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals
Holding
Suits against the states under the self-care provision of the Family and Medical Leave Act are barred by sovereign immunity.
Judgment
Affirmed, 5-4, in an opinion by Anthony McLeod Kennedy on Mar 20, 2012. Justice Thomas filed a concurring opinion, while Justice Scalia filed an opinion concurring in the judgment. Justice Ginsburg filed a dissenting opinion, which was joined in full by Justice Breyer and joined by Justice Sotomayor and Justice Kagan with the exception of footnote 1.
Merits Briefs for the Petitioner
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Petitioner
- Brief for National Partnership for Women and Families et al.
- Brief for Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
- Brief for Senator Tom Harkin et al.”
- Brief for the Constitutional Accountability Center
“Merits Briefs for the Respondents
Amicus Briefs in Support of the Respondents
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Recommended Citation: Coleman v. Maryland Court of Appeals, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/coleman-v-maryland-court-of-appeals/