[PghBaldy]

First released is McGirt v. OK

5-4, with Gorsuch writing the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/18-9526_9okb.pdf

[Alberta's Child]

I guess blacks ain’t going to be getting their “40 acres and a mule” in Oklahoma.

[PghBaldy]

Trump v. Vance

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/19-635_o7jq.pdf

Last page of ruling abainst Trump:

4 TRUMP v. VANCE
ALITO, J., dissenting
the most exceptional cases.’” Id., at 692. There is no question that a criminal prosecution holds far greater potential
for distracting a President and diminishing his ability to
carry out his responsibilities than does the average civil
suit.
* * *
The subpoena at issue here is unprecedented. Never before has a local prosecutor subpoenaed the records of a sitting President. The Court’s decision threatens to impair
the functioning of the Presidency and provides no real protection against the use of the subpoena power by the Nation’s 2,300+ local prosecutors. Respect for the structure of
Government created by the Constitution demands greater
protection for an institution that is vital to the Nation’s
safety and well-being.
I therefore respectfully dissent.

[PghBaldy]

"In a footnote, Roberts notes that the "daylight between our opinion" and the Thomas "dissent" is "not as great as that label might suggest." "We agree that Presidents are neither absolutely immune from state criminal subpoenas nor insulated by a heightened need standard." Here's some key language: "We agree that Presidents may challenge specific subpoenas as impeding their Article II functions." "And although we affirm while Justice Thomas would vacate, we agree that this case will be remanded to the District Court."" https://www.scotusblog.com/ Clinton v. Jones was wrongly decided years ago, IMO. I have always thought it so.

[lepton]

Roberts dissent eviscerates the majority ruling pretty unequivocally.

[PghBaldy]

19-715 Trump v. Mazars USA, LLP

Another Trump case: 7-2 against Trump; case continues with lower courts

THOMAS, J., and ALITO, J., filed dissenting opinions.

“DONALD J. TRUMP, ET AL., PETITIONERS
19–715 v.
MAZARS USA, LLP, ET AL.
ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF
APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CIRCUIT
DONALD J. TRUMP, ET AL., PETITIONERS
19–760 v.
DEUTSCHE BANK AG, ET AL.
ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE UNITED STATES COURT OF
APPEALS FOR THE SECOND CIRCUIT
[July 9, 2020]
CHIEF JUSTICE ROBERTS delivered the opinion of the
Court.
Over the course of five days in April 2019, three committees of the U. S. House of Representatives issued four subpoenas seeking information about the finances of President
Donald J. Trump, his children, and affiliated businesses.
We have held that the House has authority under the Constitution to issue subpoenas to assist it in carrying out its
legislative responsibilities. The House asserts that the financial information sought here—encompassing a decade’s
worth of transactions by the President and his family—will
help guide legislative reform in areas ranging from money
laundering and terrorism to foreign involvement in U. S. “

https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/19pdf/19-715_febh.pdf

[KeyLargo]

Its going back to the lower court and Trump team can make further arguments.

[PghBaldy]

NO Justice(s) retirements announcements

...Disposition of items considered at conference yesterday will be reflected on an Order List that will be released at 2 p.m. today...

https://www.supremecourt.gov/publicinfo/press/pressreleases/pr_07-09-20

[grey_whiskers]

SO with McGirt, did anyone mention that McGirt was convicted of raping a 4-year-old?

He was challenging his conviction on the grounds that the Indian Tribe should've had jurisdiction.

So the Supreme Court just gave away half of a US State to protect a pedophile?

[rxsid]

From the President's attorney:

We are pleased that in the decisions issued today, the Supreme Court has temporarily blocked both Congress and New York prosecutors from obtaining the President’s financial records. We will now proceed to raise additional Constitutional and legal issues in the lower courts.

https://twitter.com/JaySekulow/status/1281242394323755008