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Federal Courts Is Williams a 'Wink and a Nod' to Bypass Confrontation Clause?

Is Williams a 'Wink and a Nod' to Bypass Confrontation Clause?

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed the Illinois Supreme Court in a 5-4 Confrontation Clause decision. The case, Williams v. Illinois, raised the question...

Federal Courts 2011 Term Winds Down: Tribal Issues, Confrontation Clause, and Overtime Pay

2011 Term Winds Down: Tribal Issues, Confrontation Clause, and Overtime Pay

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Nine released four more Supreme Court decisions on Monday, bringing the outstanding opinion total for the 2011 Term down to ten. The four decisions are:...

Federal Courts Orders in the Court: What Is and What Will Never Be

Orders in the Court: What Is and What Will Never Be

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

This week, we're wrapping up the orders in the Supreme Court with a look at a notable cases that were both granted and denied certiorari. So who will be...

Federal Courts Sri Srinivasan and the Future of the Supreme Court

Sri Srinivasan and the Future of the Supreme Court

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Let's speculate about the future of the Supreme Court together. The New York Times reported last week that only 44 percent of Americans approve of the Court....

Federal Courts Civil Servants Must Bring Draft Claims Before Merits Board

Civil Servants Must Bring Draft Claims Before Merits Board

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Federal courts do not have jurisdiction to hear lawsuits from fired civil servants who want to challenge the constitutionality of their firing. The Supreme...

Federal Courts Orders in the Court: Habeas Corpus and Article III Standing

Orders in the Court: Habeas Corpus and Article III Standing

By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The big Supreme Court news today is a recent New York Times/CBS News poll showing that only 44 percent of Americans approve of the Nine. The Times notes that...

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