United States v. Comstock
Holding
The Court upheld, under the Commerce Clause, the law passed by Congress allowing the civil commitment of mentally ill sex offenders after the completion of their criminal sentences.
Judgment
Reversed and remanded, 7-2, in an opinion by Stephen G. Breyer on May 17, 2010. Justice Thomas dissented, joined by Justice Scalia. Justice Kennedy concurred in the judgment only, joined by Justice Alito.
Merits Briefs
- Brief for Petitioner United States of America
- Brief for Respondents Graydon Earl Comstock, Jr., et al.
- Reply Brief for Petitioner United States of America
Amicus Briefs
- Brief for the State of Kansas in Support of Petitioner
- Brief for the Cato Institute in Support of Respondents
- Brief for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and National Association of Federal Defenders in Support of Respondents
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Recommended Citation: United States v. Comstock, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/united-states-v-comstock/