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Category: Case Explainer

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City of Hays, Kansas v. Vogt (Argument February 20, 2018)

Is the city liable for using coerced statements in the pre-trial hearing?

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Currier v. Virginia (Argument February 20, 2018)

Can Currier be convicted of firearm possession if a different jury decided he wasn’t involved?

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Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (Argument February 26, 2018)

Can government employees be required to pay union collective bargaining fees?

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National Association of Manufacturers v. Department of Defense (Decision January 22, 2018)

The EPA challenges must start in federal district courts, despite federal government arguments that they should go directly to appeals courts.

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District of Columbia v. Wesby (Decision January 22, 2018)

The police officers had probable cause to arrest the D.C. partygoers, and they would have had immunity too.

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Artis v. District of Columbia (Decision January 22, 2018)

Artis v District of Columbia, a case argued in the October 2017 term. Check out our post for an easy-to-navigate infographic that breaks down the Supreme Court’s decision.

. The Supreme Court preserves the traditional meaning of the word “toll,” giving Artis enough time to file the claims.

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Roe v. Wade (Decision January 22, 1973)

The Supreme Court ruled on the historical Roe v Wade case in 1973. The ruling deemed access to safe, legal abortion was a fundamental right under the US Constitution. But, when can the state ban abortions because of a concern for prenatal life? Check out our latest post and explainer infographic for details.

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McCoy v. Louisiana (Argument January 17, 2018)

Did McCoy’s lawyer have the right to overrule McCoy’s choice to plead innocent?

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Consolidated Military Court Appeals (Argument January 16, 2018)

Can the appeals court judges serve on both the military court and the civil court? Petitioners argue no, and that their appeals should be voided.

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Encino Motorcars v. Navarro (Argument January 17, 2018)

Does the service advisor at a car dealership get overtime pay?

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