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13 Supreme Court Cases during the 2006 Term

Scott v. Harris
U.S. Supreme Court
Jan 2007

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Scott v. Harris

Reviewing whether, and under what circumstances, a law enforcement may claim qualified immunity from damages after ramming the plaintiff's car during a high speed chase that left the plaintiff severely crippled. DECIDED
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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U.S. Supreme Court
Jan 2007
Scott v. Harris

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+2 桃子视频

Scott v. Harris

Reviewing whether, and under what circumstances, a law enforcement may claim qualified immunity from damages after ramming the plaintiff's car during a high speed chase that left the plaintiff severely crippled. DECIDED
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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Claiborne v. United States
U.S. Supreme Court
Dec 2006

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Claiborne v. United States

Whether federal district court judges have discretion, in appropriate cases, to impose shorter prison terms than the Sentencing Guidelines suggest based, in part, on the unduly harsh consequences of rigidly applying the crack/cocaine disparity. DISMISSED
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U.S. Supreme Court
Dec 2006
Claiborne v. United States

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Claiborne v. United States

Whether federal district court judges have discretion, in appropriate cases, to impose shorter prison terms than the Sentencing Guidelines suggest based, in part, on the unduly harsh consequences of rigidly applying the crack/cocaine disparity. DISMISSED
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Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
U.S. Supreme Court
Sep 2006

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Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Reviewing whether a Title VII plaintiff can challenge the ongoing effects of discriminatory pay decisions that occurred prior to the statutory limitations period. DECIDED
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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U.S. Supreme Court
Sep 2006
Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Women's Rights

Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.

Reviewing whether a Title VII plaintiff can challenge the ongoing effects of discriminatory pay decisions that occurred prior to the statutory limitations period. DECIDED
Status: Closed (Judgment)
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