Marcia Coyle, based in Washington, covers the U.S. Supreme Court. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @MarciaCoyle
October 19, 2022 | National Law Journal
Death Row Inmate, His Prosecutor Ask SCOTUS to Intervene in Bad DNA Case"There is a person on death row where the totality of evidence questions the conviction and the state doesn't have faith in it. If those facts are not important enough to engage the Supreme Court, I don't know what is," said Travis County District Attorney Jose Garza.
By Marcia Coyle
7 minute read
October 19, 2022 | National Law Journal
Stop! Justices Asked to Halt Biden Administration Student-Loan Forgiveness ProgramPlaintiffs have filed lawsuits challenging the program in a number of jurisdictions.
By Marcia Coyle
3 minute read
October 18, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief
Patenting Luggage Locks | Turning Away Insular Cases | Ending Affirmative ActionThey did not grant review in any news cases Monday, but they did ask for the views of the U.S. solicitor general in a patent case involving something many travelers use today.
By Marcia Coyle
7 minute read
October 13, 2022 | National Law Journal
SCOTUS Denies Trump Request in Classified Documents FightTrump counsel Christopher Kise had argued that the district court order appointing the special master and the scope of his review was not appealable on an interlocutory basis.
By Marcia Coyle
3 minute read
October 12, 2022 | National Law Journal
Justices Wrestle With Overtime Pay for Highly Compensated EmployeesThe case could affect employees and their employers across a broad range of industries, including health care.
By Marcia Coyle
4 minute read
October 11, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief
A Primer on Understanding Art | Prop 8's End of the Road | A Constitutional Independent State Legislature DoctrineVeteran advocates Roman Martinez of Latham & Watkins and Lisa Blatt of Williams & Connolly go toe-to-toe today, but we check in on an unusual amicus brief supporting neither party to the case.
By Marcia Coyle
6 minute read
October 11, 2022 | National Law Journal
Culture War Hypotheticals Dominate in California Pork Law ChallengeThe justices explored whether the so-called dormant commerce clause is violated by California's law, which is based on morality and an interest in health and safety.
By Marcia Coyle
5 minute read
October 10, 2022 | Supreme Court Brief
Up Next: Veteran Advocates | 'Pall of Uncertainty' | What 3 Dissenters Can DoWe have the rundown on who will be at the lectern during this week's oral arguments.
By Marcia Coyle
9 minute read
October 04, 2022 | National Law Journal
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Intervene in Fight Over Seized DocumentsLawyers for the former president want the court to block a federal appellate court order preventing a special master from reviewing documents labeled "classified" that were seized by FBI agents from Trump's Florida home.
By Marcia Coyle
3 minute read
October 04, 2022 | National Law Journal
Kagan, Jackson Put Down Markers in Major Voting Rights Challenge"In recent years, this statute has not fared well in this court," Justice Elena Kagan said.
By Marcia Coyle
5 minute read