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Recent Decisions
View all →Chiles v. Salazar
The Supreme Court issued a decision in Chiles v. Salazar. A detailed summary is being prepared.
Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment
The Supreme Court issued a decision in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment. A detailed summary is being prepared.
Rico v. United States
The Supreme Court issued a decision in Rico v. United States. A detailed summary is being prepared.
Villarreal v. Alaniz
The Supreme Court issued a decision in Villarreal v. Alaniz. A detailed summary is being prepared.
Olivier v. City of Brandon
The Supreme Court issued a decision in Olivier v. City of Brandon. A detailed summary is being prepared.
Burnett v. United States
The Supreme Court issued a decision in Burnett v. United States. A detailed summary is being prepared.
Cases to Watch
View all →Oklahoma v. EPA
Oklahoma and several other states are challenging the EPA's authority to set air quality standards under the 'Good Neighbor' provision of the Clean Air Act. This rule requires states to reduce pollution that drifts across state lines and harms air quality in neighboring states.
Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin LIRC
This case asks whether the government can require a religious charity to pay into the state unemployment insurance system, even though the charity claims this violates its religious beliefs. Catholic Charities Bureau argues it should be exempt from Wisconsin's unemployment tax because it is a religious organization.
Bouarfa v. Mayorkas
This case asks whether U.S. citizens have a constitutional right to challenge the denial of a visa for their spouse. Amina Bouarfa, a U.S. citizen, married a Tunisian man whose visa was denied by the State Department without a detailed explanation. She sued, arguing she has a due process right to receive a meaningful reason for the denial.
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How the Supreme Court Works
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What Is Certiorari?
The gatekeeping process that determines which cases the Supreme Court will hear — and why most petitions are denied.
How a Case Reaches the Supreme Court
The long journey from trial court to the highest court — understanding the path a case takes through the American legal system.