- Justices Turn Back Challenge to Broader U.S. Eavesdropping: The court argued that the people who brought a lawsuit against the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act did not have standing to sue, and it may well be that no one has standing to sue.
- Justices Hear Arguments on Missed Deadline in Murder Case: The court heard arguments regarding a claim of innocence and whether federal habeas corpus challenges challenges override state deadlines to file innocence claims.
- From Scotus Blog: a look at what's on tap for today.
We should spend time looking at the court record on Shelby County v Holder.
Today at the Court: February 27, 2013
Today is the last day of the February sitting. We are expecting one or more opinions in argued cases this morning and will begin live blogging shortly before ten o’clock.
After issuing opinions, the Justices will hear oral arguments in two cases: Shelby County v. Holder, followed by American Express Co. v. Italian Colors Restaurant.
In Shelby County, which Lyle previewed yesterday, and which Amy previewed on Monday “In Plain English,” the Court will consider the constitutionality of Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Lyle will post his analysis of the oral argument shortly after it concludes; we will also have analysis from Tom and a report from Amy “In Plain English.” In addition, the blog will have commentary on the oral argument from Roger Clegg, Ellen Katz, Abigail Thernstrom, and Elizabeth Wydra.
David Garcia and Leo Caseria previewed the argument in American Express, in which the Court will consider the Federal Arbitration Act and antitrust claims on credit card “swipe fees.”
Shelby County v. Holder
Shelby County v. Holder
