#SCOTUS doesn't announce in advance what decisions it is releasing on any given day. The Masterpiece Cakeshop case is still pending, but that would be a bit surprising one to get today.https://twitter.com/JeremyR1992/status/976456827691991046 …
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The first
#SCOTUS decision is in Ayestas v. Davis. The court unanimously vacates the Fifth Circuit's decision against an inmate seeking funding to investigate ineffective assistance of counsel claim. Opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-6795_c9dh.pdf …Show this thread -
Alito, for
#SCOTUS, holds that the 5th Circuit used the wrong standard in reviewing the inmate's request and remands the case. Sotomayor, joined by Ginsburg, concurs to write that, in their view, "there should be little doubt that Ayestas has satisfied" the correct standard.Show this thread -
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#SCOTUS decision today is Marinello v. US. Breyer wrote the 7-2 decision reversing the 2nd Circuit, holding in favor of defendant seeking a higher standard for conviction under a criminal tax statute. Thomas, joined by Alito, dissented. Opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/16-1144_p8k0.pdf …Show this thread -
MY REPORT: The Supreme Court Just Sided With Criminal Defendants In Two Cases https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/the-supreme-court-just-sided-with-criminal-defendants-in?utm_term=.dr1LyA9wx …
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#SCOTUS: Justices rejected a higher standard set by a court for inmates seeking funds to challenge their conviction and a lower standard sought by the government for convicting people of obstructing IRS investigations:https://www.buzzfeed.com/chrisgeidner/the-supreme-court-just-sided-with-criminal-defendants-in?utm_term=.jjxwZ2XWG#.hbxvDAjdp …Show this thread
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I called you an Uber-dog sled ride for when you’re finished. TEXT “biscuits” when you’re ready to go.pic.twitter.com/YTXcyeXPWP
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WI gerrymandering case?
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Anything LGBT-related?
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