In about 15 minutes, we're expecting opinions in argued cases from #SCOTUS — snow or not! From the NYC snow, I'll be reporting on what we get.
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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 -
The final
#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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