Supreme Court sets dates for key gun, trademark, and social media cases.
The Supreme Court Sets Oral Arguments for Upcoming Cases
The Supreme Court has recently scheduled oral arguments for seven new cases this fall, with potential rulings that will shape the 2023 term. These cases cover a range of important issues and are set to begin in October.
Trademark Dispute: ”Trump too small”
One of the cases, Vidal v. Elster, scheduled for November 1st, revolves around a trademark dispute involving the phrase “Trump too small.” This case not only tests the boundaries of the First Amendment but also questions whether criticism of a public figure or official can impact the protection of a mark.
Gun Rights and Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Another significant case, U.S. v. Rahimi, set for November 7th, focuses on the government’s ability to ban guns from individuals subjected to domestic violence restraining orders. This case presents a complex situation as it involves a criminal defendant facing charges for a series of shootings.
Social Media and Public Officials
On Halloween, the court will hear two back-to-back arguments in O’Connor-Ratcliff v. Garnier and Lindke v. Freed. These cases explore whether public officials can block constituents from their official social media profiles, raising important questions about free speech and access to elected representatives.
Other Notable Cases
Other cases on the docket include Culley v. Marshal, which examines property owners’ due process rights in relation to police seizures, and Department of Agriculture v. Kirtz and Rudisill v. McDonough, which address separate issues within their respective fields.
The Supreme Court has announced the dates for 13 oral arguments so far, with most days featuring one argument. However, Halloween will be an exception, with two arguments scheduled back-to-back.
The court’s “long conference” at the end of this month may provide an opportunity for additional cases to be granted for the 2023 term. While many cases granted during this process won’t have oral arguments until the following spring, it remains a crucial moment for the court’s docket.
Oral arguments at the Supreme Court will resume on the first Monday of October, marking the beginning of a new term.
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