Supreme Court Decision Syllabus (SCOTUS Podcast)

USFWS v SIERRA CLUB

FOIA does not cover “drafts of draft biological opinions.“ because (in part) they are deliberative documents, and thus exempt. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus)

Brownback V King (Qualified Immunity)

Opinion has a remand in the footnotes that the syllabus does not seem to mention.

Brownback V King

Opinion has a remand in the footnotes that the syllabus does not seem to mention. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus)

SALINAS v. RAILROAD RETIREMENT BD

Judiciary has power to review, but only for abuse of discretion. 

GERMANY v. PHILIPP

No help with recovering art stolen by Nazis from German Jews.

Chicago v. Fulton (Bankruptcy)

During bankruptcy proceedings, The city does not have to return impounded vehicles held for non payment of fines.

Trump v New York (No standing)

Case dismissed for lack of standing.

Shinn v Kayer (death penalty, fed deference, ineffective assistance).

Texas v New Mexico (Water Rights)

Water rights

United States v Briggs (UCMJ SOL)

Holding that the term “punishable by death” in the UCMJ is basically a term of art. 

Tanzin v Tanvir (RFRA Damages)

1st Amendment, RFRA

Rutledge v Pharmaceutical care management assoc

Ark Act 900 stands in the relevant part

Carney v Adams (Delaware judicial selections/Standing)

Plaintiff lacks standing.

Roman Catholic diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo

Grant of relief, enjoining NY Gov Cuomo from enforcing restrictions on religious gatherings.  Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus)

Roman Catholic diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo (Religious Freedom and Covid-19)

Grant of relief, enjoining NY Gov Cuomo from enforcing restrictions on religious gatherings. 

Taylor v Riojas (Qualified Immunity)

McKesson v Doe (1A & Deference to State law)

BARR v. LEE (Death Penalty)

Reversing a preliminary injunction - allowing executions to move forward for federal prisoners.

McGIRT v. OKLAHOMA (MCA, Indian country, and eastern Oklahoma)

MCA, "Indian country" and eastern Oklahoma.

TRUMP v. MAZARS

Presidential subpoenas.

McGIRT v. OKLAHOMA

MCA, Indian country, and eastern Oklahoma. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus)

TRUMP v. VANCE

  Presidential Subpoenas 

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SCHOOL v. MORRISSEY-BERRU

Employment discrimination claims in these cases are foreclosed by the  Ministerial exception.

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR SAINTS PETER AND PAUL HOME v. PENNSYLVANIA

RFRA, ACA & Contraceptives. As well as the APA & Interim Final Rulemaking.

BARR v. AMERICAN ASSN. OF POLITICAL CONSULTANTS (Robo Calls)

No exception for government debt.

CHIAFALO v. WASHINGTON (Faithless Electors)

Also Colorado Department of State v Baca

PTO v Booking.com (Trademark)

Booking.com is not a generic name.

PTO v Booking.com

Booking.com is not a generic name. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus)

ESPINOZA v. MONTANA DEPT. OF REVENUE (Freedom of religion)

Can’t discriminate solely on the basis of religious affiliation (distinguishing religious conduct as different).

AGENCY FOR INT’L DEVELOPMENT v. ALLIANCE FOR OPEN SOCIETY INT’L

First Amendment argument fails.

AGENCY FOR INT’L DEVELOPMENT v. ALLIANCE FOR OPEN SOCIETY INT’L

First Amendment argument fails. Support the show

SEILA LAW LLC v. CFPB

The appointment and removal provisions for the director of the CFPB is unconstitutional, but this stuff is severable from the dodd frank act. 

JUNE MEDICAL SERVICES v. RUSSO (Abortion)

A Louisiana law requiring admitting privileges at nearby hospitals for abortion doctors is unconstitutional.

DHS v. THURAISSIGIAM

Habius is not useful in requesting asylum determination review, just for release from custody.

Liu v SEC (Disgorgement in SEC Equity)

Some stuff about equitable principles.

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY v. REGENTS OF UNIV. OF CA (DACA)

DACA can not be rescinded without further/better explanation by the DHS.

US FOREST SERVICE v. COWPASTURE RIVER PRESERVATION (Pipeline under Appalachian trail)

Supreme court considers the disputed land an easement to the National park service, thus in this case the pipeline permit is ok.

SERVICE v. COWPASTURE RIVER PRESERVATION (Pipeline under Appalachian trail)

Supreme court considers the disputed land an easement to the National park service, thus in this case the pipeline permit is ok. Support the show (https://paypal.me/SCOTUSsyllabus)

Bostock v Clayton Co (Title VII -Transgender/Gay)

Title VII of the civil rights act makes it illegal to discriminate in employment against people for being gay, or transgender.

LOMAX v. ORTIZ-MARQUEZ (PLRA Strikes)

In regards to the Prison litigation reform act §1915(g)’s 3 strikes rule, qualifying dismissals count as strikes regardless as to if they are dismissed with or without prejudice.

BANISTER v. DAVIS - Rule 59(e) petitions

THOLE v. U. S. BANK (Standing)

Plaintiffs in defined benefits retirement plans who suffer no injury in fact, do not have standing to sue.

NASRALLAH v. BARR (CAT Removal appeals - Immigration)

Appealing CAT orders is allowed in this case.

GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION FRANCE v. OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS

FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT BD. FOR PUERTO RICO v. AURELIUS INVESTMENT,

The board can stay, they are primarily considered to be local officers, not federal officers.

OPATI v. REPUBLIC OF SUDAN

Can sue for punitive damages in this case.

LUCKY BRAND DUNGAREES v MARCEL FASHIONS (Issue/claim preclusion)

This issue is not similar enough to qualify for defensive issue or claim preclusion.

KELLY v. UNITED STATES (Bridgegate)

Regarding the wore fraud charges not being appropriate. 

US v SINENENG-SMITH (Party Presentation rule)

9th Circuit can not make this case about something that the parties had not already presented.

NY STATE RIFLE & PISTOL v. CITY OF NEW YORK

Vacated and remanded for further proceedings. Mostly Moot/can’t assert a new clam here.