Ep. 34 - Zorn v Linton: Qualified Immunity For Officer Using Wristlock On Protestor

Ep. 34 - Zorn v Linton: Qualified Immunity For Officer Using Wristlock On Protestor

In episode 34 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Zorn v Linton. At issue in this case, whether it was clearly established for qualified immunity purposes that officer Zorn's use of a rear wristlock on a passively resisting protestor was excessive force, in violation of the Fourth Amendment. Link to the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25-297_bqm2.pdf LInktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

Ep. 33 - Oliver v City Of Brandon: The Heck Bar In §1983 Suits For Prospective Relief

In episode 33 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Oliver v City Of Brandon. At issue in this case, whether the Heck bar applies where §1983 plaintiffs previously convicted under the laws they challenge seek purely prospective relief. LInk to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/607us2r20_h315.pdf Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

Ep. 32 - Urias-Orellana v Bondi: Standard Of Review For Refugee Persecution Determinations

In episode 32 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Urias-Orellana v Bondi. At issue in this case, whether federal courts should use substntial evidence review when hearing appeals of BIA determinations of prospective refugees' claimed persecution in their home countries. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/607us2r19_3e04.pdf Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

Ep. 31 - Galette v New Jersey Transit Corporation: Is NJ Transit An Arm Of New Jersey?

In episode 31 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Galette v New Jersey Transit Corporation. At issue in this case, whether the New Jersey Transit Corporation is an arm of the state of New Jersey and therefore shares in its sovereign immunity. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/607us2r18_d18f.pdf Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread

Ep. 30 - Mirabelli v Bonta: Parental Rights, Free Exercise, And Trans Students On The Shadow Docket

In episode 30 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Mirabelli v Bonta. At issue in this case, whether to vacate the Ninth Circuit's stay of a district court injunction against California's policy prohibiting schools from informing parents about transgender behaviors exhibited by their children. Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/25a810_b97d.pdf Linktree: https://linktr.ee/supremecourtopinionsread