There is only one new relist this week – but oh, what a relist it is. Peruta v. California, 16-894, asks whether the Second Amendment entitles citizens to carry handguns outside the home for self-defense – including concealed carry when carrying firearms openly is forbidden by state law. [More]Guess we'll find out if our demonstrated level of commitment warrants them taking us seriously...
Pardon my ignorance, but does this mean that the Supreme Court WILL be hearing Peruta v. California this term, or just that it will be considered to be heard?
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ReplyDeleteQuestion: What does it mean for the Court to relist a case?
Answer: When a case is “relisted,” that means that it is set for reconsideration at the Justices’ next Conference. Unlike a hold, this will show up on the case’s electronic docket. A relist can mean several things, including the fairly straightforward prospect that one or more Justices wants to take a closer look at the case; that one or more Justices is trying to pick up enough votes to grant review (four are needed); that the Justices are writing a summary reversal (that is, a decision that the lower court opinion was so wrong that the Court can decide the case on the merits without briefing or oral argument); or that one or more Justices are writing a dissent from the decision to deny review.
Thank you, David. I sure hope it goes before the Court.
ReplyDeleteThis case is huge. Not to mention, the request to be heard en banc at the Ninth Circuit came from none other than Kamala Harris.
How many times has the Ninth Circus earned a Summary Reversal?
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