US Supreme Court issues October calendar
Via Scotusblog
Monday, Oct. 1
Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party on the constitutionality of limits on party identification on primary election ballots; consolidated for 1 hour of argument.
New York City Board of Education v. Tom F., parents' right to tuition reimbursement for their disabled child's schooling.
Tuesday, Oct. 2:
Gall v. U.S., reasonableness of a federal sentence that is below the Sentencing Guidelines' range..
Kimbrough v. U.S., reasonableness of the heavier sentences imposed for crack vs. powder cocaine crimes.
Wednesday, Oct. 3:
New York Board of Elections v. Torres, validity of selection of state judicial candidates by party convention instead of by election.
United States v. Santos, definition of "proceeds" under federal money-laundering law.
Monday, Oct. 8
No arguments; legal holiday (Columbus Day).
Tuesday, Oct. 9
Watson v. U.S, definition of "use" of firearm for enhanced sentence.
Stoneridge Investment v. Scientific-Atlanta, liability of third-party entities for securities fraud scheme.
Wednesday, Oct. 10:
Medellin v. Texas, President's power to require states, under the Vienna consular convention, to require U.S. states to allow foreign nationals to contest their convictions and sentences in state court, to satisfy World Court decisions.