SCOTUS hears 6 this week

This week, the Supreme Court hears arguments in six cases. The week tilts toward criminal law, with discussions of probable cause, absolute immunity, and the confrontation clause. A FOIA case is thrown in for variety. As always, you can read full analyses of the issues by clicking on the casenames below.

Monday, February 28, 2011

• 09-1159    BD. OF TRUSTEES OF LELAND v. ROCHE MOLECULAR SYSTEMS, ET AL.
• 09-1533    DePIERRE, FRANTZ v. UNITED STATES

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

• 09-1454    CAMRETA, BOB v. GREENE, SARAH
• 09-1478    ALFORD, JAMES v. GREENE, SARAH, ET AL.
• 10-188    SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP. v. UNITED STATES, EX REL. KIRK

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

• 09-10876    BULLCOMING, DONALD v. NEW MEXICO
• 10-98    ASHCROFT, JOHN D. v. AL-KIDD, ABDULLAH