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Rosales-MirelesvUSDecision
Case Explainer

Rosales-Mireles v. United States (Decision June 18, 2018)

The Fifth Circuit used the wrong standard in deciding when to fix a judge’s mistake. It must reconsider Rosales-Mireles’ case.

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LozmanvCityofRivieraDecision
Case Explainer

Lozman v. City of Riviera Beach (Decided June 18, 2018)

Lozman still has a retaliatory arrest claim against the City, despite that there was probable cause for his arrest.

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Gill v Whitford Decision
Case Explainer

Gill v. Whitford (Decided June 18, 2018)

The plaintiffs did not show adequate injuries to bring the political gerrymandering case.

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BenisekvLamoneDecision
Case Explainer

Benisek v. Lamone (Decided June 18, 2018)

The denial of preliminary relief on the political gerrymandering claim stands.

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AnimalSciencevHebeiWelcomeDecision
Case Explainer

Animal Science Products v. Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical (Decided June 14, 2018)

The court was not required to defer to the Chinese government’s brief in interpreting Chinese law.

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MinnesotaVotersAlliancevManskyDecision
Case Explainer

Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky (Decided June 14, 2018)

Minnesota’s ban on political apparel violates the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment.

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Miranda v Arizona
Case Explainer

Miranda v. Arizona (Decided June 13, 1966)

Individuals in police custody must be told their 5th Amendment rights before interrogation, or the evidence is not valid in court.

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SveenvMelinDecision
Case Explainer

Sveen v. Melin (Decided June 11, 2018)

The Minnesota law can apply retroactively, so Sveen’s kids will get the life insurance proceeds.

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ChinaAgritechvReshDecision
Case Explainer

China Agritech v. Resh (Decided June 11, 2018)

Resh’s class action was not filed on time because the claim is not entitled to the time extension.

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HustedvAPRIDecision
Case Explainer

Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute (Decided June 11, 2018)

Ohio’s voter roll purging process does not violate federal law.

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