First #SCOTUS decision is Torres v. Lynch. Opinion by Kagan, affirming 2nd Cir. Dissent by Sotomayor, w/ Thomas and Breyer.
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Decision is that state offense counts under INA Sec. 1101(a)(43) if it has ea element of a fed crime other than interstate commerce req.
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Second decision is in Betterman v. Montana. Ginsburg writes the unanimous opinion, affirming the Supreme Court of Montana.
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The Constitution's speedy trial guarantee does NOT apply after a defendant is found guilty at trial or pleads guilty, Supreme Court rules.
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Luna Torres opinion: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-1096_5hdk.pdf … / Betterman opinion: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-1457_21o2.pdf …
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The final
#SCOTUS decision of the day is CRST Van Expedited, Inc. v. EEOC, a unanimous decision by Kennedy.1 reply 3 retweets 0 likes -
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#SCOTUS: A defendant doesn't need to get a favorable judgment on the merits to be a "prevailing party," hence able to get attorney's fees.1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes -
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#SCOTUS decision in CRST: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-1375_09m1.pdf …1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
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Four decisions left from sittings in 2015: Foster (Nov) and Green, Dollar General, and Fisher (Dec).
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Only one January sitting decision is still out: Sanchez. Twenty-three decisions still out from Feb, March, April sittings.
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Total: 28 cases still out, incl. race & jury selection, affirmative action, abortion provider restrictions, & immig exec action. #SCOTUS
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