Third Case Heard by Supreme Court

By Lottie Watts

The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in Medellin v. Texas.   It was the second to last case that the court will hear before the term ends and decisions are handed down.

The case concerns the constitutionality of President Bush’s order to Texas courts to grant relief in a death penalty case involving the Vienna Convention on Consular relations.

The justices asked many questions of both the petitioner and the respondent.

The Petitioner has filed a reply brief with the court in the case of Boumediene v. Bush.  This case will be heard this coming Thursday, stay tuned to SUNN for all of your Supreme Court coverage.

The full text can be downloaded here

Petitioner recives a flood of support in Boumediene v. Bush

Two days before oral arguments there has been a flury of support recived on behalf of the petitioner in Boumediene v. Bush.  Sarah Brigham representing the World Organization for Human Rights and the ACLU have filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court.

• The full text of World Organization for Human Rights can be downloaded here.
•  The full text of The ACLU can be downloaded here.

The G.O.P comments in Boumediene v. Bush

Last night SUNN received an amicus brief from Matt Reilly, council for the G.O.P.   This brief is in support of the respondents in this case which will be the last case heard by the Supreme Court during this term.

The full brief can be downloaded here

Respondents Brief on the Merits recived in Boumediene v. Bush

SUNN has received the respondents brief on the merits in the case of Boumediene v. Bush.  this is the last case that the SUpreme Court will hear on the docket this year.

The full text can be downloaded here

Audio Released in Medellin v.Texas

SUNN has posted the audio of the oral arguments in the case of Medellin v.Texas.  This audio will be analyzed in detail on the upcoming episode of The 316 with Zack Glick and Ben Youngerman.

The audio can be found here.

The 316 Episode 6

 

 

Zack Glick

The sixth episode of The 316 has been recorded and it can be found here.

If you would like to appear on the show please e-mail Zack Glick thru Blackboard, we record on Friday around 3 PM.

Mexican government weights in on Medellin v. Texas

The Mexican government has filed an amicus brief with the court in the case of Medellin v. Texas.  The Mexican Government’s concern in this case has to do with the international treaties signed between the United States and Mexico. 

The full text can be downloaded here.

Brief on the Merits in Boumediene v. Bush

The legal documents are begining to come in regarding the case of Boumediene v. Bush.  The petitioners have filed their brief on the merits in the case.  Oral arguments in this case will be the last that the Supreme Court will hear during this court session.

The full text can be downloaded here

Solicitor General submits an amicus brief in the case of Medellin v. Texas

After today’s announcement we know that the Solicitor General’s office will be participating in the oral arguments in the case of Medellin v. Texas, but they have also filed an amicus brief on behalf of the petitioner.  Oral arguments are going to be held in this case next Thursday. 

The full text can be downloaded here