SCOTUS

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied

The Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in the case of Ricks v. Texas. The Court also denied an application for a stay of execution of a sentence of death presented to Justice Alito. This order list reflects the Court's disposition of these matters.

Supreme Court Order List - Certiorari Denied/Granted

The Supreme Court has issued its order list for March 9, 2026, detailing decisions on petitions for writs of certiorari. The Court granted certiorari in one case (25-579 DEPT. OF AIR FORCE, ET AL. V. GUAHAN, PRUTEHI) and denied certiorari in numerous others. The list also includes miscellaneous orders regarding filings and in forma pauperis status.

Galette v. New Jersey Transit Corp. - Sovereign Immunity

The Supreme Court ruled that NJ Transit is not an arm of the State of New Jersey and therefore is not entitled to sovereign immunity. This decision resolves a conflict between state courts and clarifies the application of sovereign immunity to state-created entities.

Supreme Court: Substantial-Evidence Standard for Asylum Persecution Determinations

The Supreme Court ruled that courts of appeals must apply the substantial-evidence standard when reviewing the Board of Immigration Appeals' determination of whether undisputed facts constitute 'persecution' under the Immigration and Nationality Act. This decision clarifies the standard of review for asylum cases.

Supreme Court Orders List and Certiorari Denials

The U.S. Supreme Court issued an order list on March 2, 2026, detailing decisions on pending cases. This included denials of applications for stay and bail, motions for leave to file under seal, and the receipt of a Special Master's report in an original jurisdiction case. The Court also denied various petitions for certiorari.

Villarreal v. Texas - Qualified Testimony Discussion Ban Affirmed

The Supreme Court affirmed a conviction in Villarreal v. Texas, holding that a qualified order prohibiting a testifying defendant from discussing their testimony during an overnight recess does not violate the Sixth Amendment. This ruling clarifies the balance between a defendant's right to counsel and the integrity of trial testimony.

GEO Group, Inc. v. Menocal - Denial of Yearsley Protection Not Immediately Appealable

The Supreme Court ruled in GEO Group, Inc. v. Menocal that a pretrial order denying a federal contractor 'Yearsley protection' is not immediately appealable. The Court held that the denial of this defense is not an immunity from suit, and thus does not qualify for interlocutory review under the collateral-order doctrine.

Supreme Court Orders: Certiorari Grants, Denials, and Miscellaneous Filings

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its regular order list on February 23, 2026, detailing grants and denials of petitions for writs of certiorari and other miscellaneous filings. The court granted certiorari in one case, Suncor Energy, Inc. v. Comm'rs Boulder Cty., et al., directing parties to also brief jurisdiction questions.

Supreme Court Vacates Judgment Due to Jurisdictional Defect

The Supreme Court vacated a judgment in Hain Celestial Group, Inc. v. Palmquist, ruling that the District Court lacked diversity jurisdiction when the case was removed from state court. The Fifth Circuit correctly reversed the lower court's decision, requiring the case to be remanded to state court.

US v. Konan - Sovereign Immunity for Mail Nondelivery

The Supreme Court ruled that the United States retains sovereign immunity for claims arising from the intentional nondelivery of mail. The decision clarifies the scope of the Federal Tort Claims Act's postal exception, impacting how individuals can sue the Postal Service for mail delivery issues.