It's a two-box opinion day at #SCOTUS.
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First decision is Puerto Rico v. Sanchez Valle. Opinion by Kagan, affirming that Double Jeopardy Clause bars PR/US from double prosecution.
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Ginsburg, joined by Thomas, concurs. Thomas concurs in part and in judgment. Breyer, joined by Sotomayor, dissents.
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Here is the 6-2 decision in Puerto Rico v. Sanchez Valle: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/15-108_k4mp.pdf …
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Second decision is in Dietz v. Bouldin, by Sotomayor. Ninth Circuit affirmed. Thomas, joined by Kennedy, dissent.
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Here is the
#SCOTUS decision in Dietz: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/15-458_b07d.pdf …1 reply 3 retweets 0 likes -
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Final decision is Williams v. Pennsylvania. Kennedy, in an 5-3 decision, held PA sup ct justice should have recused in capital case appeal.
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#SCOTUS holds that a judge, under Due Process Clause, must recuse when that person had a signif, personal role in a critical trial decision.1 reply 14 retweets 9 likes -
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#SCOTUS ruling vacates PA Supr Ct decision, which had itself reversed a lower court decision ordering resentencing for Terrance Williams.1 reply 5 retweets 3 likes -
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Here is the
#SCOTUS decision in Williams: http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/15-5040_6537.pdf …1 reply 5 retweets 2 likes
That is the final decision of the day. Next day: #SCOTUS orders and opinions expected on Monday morning.
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