Major Issues and Cases in the Second Half of High Court Term

Some major issues to be decided by the Supreme Court in the second half of the term revolve around the death penalty, land rights, the Ten Commandments, medical marijuana and out-of-state wine shipments.

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Some major issues to be decided by the Supreme Court in the second half of the term: DEATH PENALTY: Is it unconstitutionally cruel to execute juvenile killers? ( Roper v. Simmons, 03-633.) Argument heard Oct. 13. And may the United States try and sentence to death foreign nationals without notifying their government, in violation of international law? ( Medellin v. Dretke, 04-5928.) Argument set for March 28. LAND RIGHTS: When can local governments seize people’s homes and businesses to be used for tax-producing projects like shopping malls? ( Kelo v. City of New London, 04-108.) Argument set for Tuesday. TEN COMMANDMENTS: Do government displays of the Ten Commandments at public buildings violate the First Amendment’s ban on an “establishment” of religion? ( Van Orden v. Perry, 03-1500, and McCreary County v. ACLU, 03-1693.) Arguments set for March 2. MEDICAL MARIJUANA: Can the federal government prosecute sick people who grow marijuana and use it if states allow such drug use for medical purposes? ( Ashcroft v. Raich, 03-1454.) Argument heard Nov. 29. TITLE IX: Does the federal law best known for promoting women’s athletics protect people who are punished after they complain about unlawful sex discrimination? ( Jackson v. Birmingham Board of Education, 02-1672.) Argument heard Nov. 30. WINE SHIPMENTS: May states prevent consumers from buying wine over the Internet from out-of-state wineries? ( Granholm v. Heald, 03-1116; Michigan Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association v. Heald, 03-1120 and Swedenburg v. Kelly, 03-1274.) Argument heard Dec. 7. FREE SPEECH: May the government require beef producers to pay fees that are used to promote the industry, even if the producers disagree with some of the marketing campaigns? ( Veneman v. Livestock Marketing Association, 03-1164, and Nebraska Cattlemen v. Livestock Marketing Association, 03-1165.) Argument heard Dec. 8. FILE-SHARING: Should Internet file-sharing services be held responsible for their customers’ illegal swapping of copyrighted songs and movies? ( Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios v. Grokster, 04-480.) Argument set for March 29. CABLE INTERNET ACCESS: Is cable-based broadband a “telecommunications service” under FCC rules that would require cable companies to open their lines to Internet competition? ( National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Brand X Internet Services, 04-277; FCC v. Brand X Internet Services, 04-281.) Argument set for March 29. Copyright 2005 Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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