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Category: Case Explainer

Hall-v-Hall
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Hall v. Hall (Argument January 16, 2018)

The lower court tried two related cases together. While one of them is still ongoing, can the other be appealed?

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HustedSimpleVersion
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Husted v. A. Philip Randolph Institute (Argument January 10, 2018)

Plaintiffs claim Ohio’s voter roll purging process kicks people off the list illegally. Does the process violate federal law?

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Collins v. Virginia (Argument January 9, 2018)

Can police search a motorcycle parked outside a home, covered almost fully by a tarp without a warrant? 

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Byrd v. United States (Argument January 9, 2018)

Can you expect privacy (i.e. Fourth Amendment protections) in a rental car if you are not on the lease?

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TexasvNewMexico
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Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado (Argument January 8, 2018)

Texas argues New Mexico is violating a 1938 agreement that allocates usage of the Rio Grande River water. New Mexico argues Texas doesn’t have a case. Will the Supreme Court dismiss it?

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Florida-v-Georgia
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Florida v. Georgia (Argument January 8, 2018)

Florida argues Georgia is using up too much river water that Florida needs for its ecosystem and economy. Will the Supreme Court grant Florida an “equitable apportionment”?

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ReligiousHolidayDisplays-Establishment
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Religious Holiday Displays on Public Property: Are they Constitutional?

Infographic – Supreme Court Decisions When the government puts up a religious display for the holidays, does that mean the government is endorsing/favoring that religion?

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BushvGore
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Remember when? Bush v. Gore, 17 years ago today

Case Explainer Infographic: In Bush v. Gore (2000) the Supreme Court ruled that Florida’s plan for recounting votes for the 2000 Presidential election was unconstitutional. 

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MurphyvSmith
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Murphy v. Smith (Argument December 6, 2017)

How much of the prisoner’s monetary award must go to his attorney’s fees?

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Marinello-v-US
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Marinello v. United States (Argument December 6, 2017)

Does the felony tax provision apply to Marinello?

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