Court appoints former clerk to argue in post-conviction relief case
Thursday, February 20, 2025

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed a former clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas to argue in a case involving the application of the federal laws governing post-conviction relief for federal prisoners. In a brief order, the justices appointed Kasdin Mitchell, a partner in the Dallas... The post ... .. read more..

Ohio woman asks court to weigh in on requirements for reverse discrimination ...
Thursday, February 20, 2025

Marlean Ames says she is the victim of reverse discrimination: She was not hired for a job that she wanted, and she was demoted, because she is straight. Ames sued and brought her case to the Supreme Court. On Wednesday, the justices will hear oral... The post Ohio woman asks court to weigh in on... .. read more..

Supreme Court to consider death row plea for DNA testing
Thursday, February 13, 2025

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Feb. 24 in the case of a man on Texas death row who has long tried to obtain postconviction DNA testing on evidence that he says would exonerate him. Ruben Gutierrez was sentenced to death for the... The post Supreme Court to consider death row plea f... .. read more..

Court sets March argument schedule
Monday, February 10, 2025

The Supreme Court’s March argument session will include a dispute over a congressional voting map that created a second majority-Black district in Louisiana, a challenge to an accessibility program by the Federal Communications Commission in which the justices have been asked to revive the so-cal... .. read more..

Missouri man appeals death sentence after attorneys failed to press jury fore...
Saturday, February 8, 2025

The Petitions of the Week column highlights some of the cert petitions recently filed in the Supreme Court. A list of all petitions we’re watching is available here. People held in state prison can turn to federal court to challenge the validity of their conviction... The post Missouri man appeal... .. read more..