Megan Irinaga

United States Supreme Court (1 summary)

United States v. Sanchez-Gomez

A criminal defendant’s appeal becomes moot when the criminal case concludes before the appellate court can render its decision.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Criminal Procedure

United States Supreme Court Certiorari Granted (3 summaries)

Terry Royal, Warden v. Patrick Dwayne Murphy

Whether the 1866 territorial boundaries of the Creek Nation within the former Indian Territory of eastern Oklahoma constitute an “Indian reservation” today under 18 U.S.C. § 1151(a).

Area(s) of Law:
  • Indian Law

Kisela v. Hughes

Qualified immunity protects officials from civil suit when the official’s conduct does not violate a clearly established statutory or constitutional right.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Constitutional Law

Gundy v. United States

Whether, under the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act, Congress has unconstitutionally delegated its lawmaking power to the Attorney General, who pursuant to this act, may determine when SORNA applies to offenders convicted before its enactment.

Area(s) of Law:
  • Constitutional Law

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