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Ep. 29 - Villarreal v Texas: 6th Amendment Right to Counsel During Midtestimony Recesses May 30, 2026

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In episode 29 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read Podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Villarreal v Texas. At issue in this case, whether the Sixth Amendment bars orders prohibiting criminal defendants from conferring with counsel about their ongoing testimony during overnight recesses interrupting said testimony.

Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-557_l5gm.pdf

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Ep. 28 - GEO Group Inc. v Menocal: Immediate Appealability of Denial of Yearsly Protection May 25, 2026

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In episode 28 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in GEO Group Inc. v Menocal. At issue in this case, whether a pre-trial order denying Yearsly protection is appealable immediately or only after trial.

Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-758_2dp3.pdf

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Ep. 27 - Hain Celestial Group v Palmquist: Diversity Jurisdiction & Dismissal of Non-Diverse Parties May 21, 2026

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In episode 27 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Hain Celestial Group v Palmquist. In this case, a suit brought in Texas state court against citizens of Texas and other states was removed to federal court. The distrcit court dismissed the Texas defendant, asserted diversity jursidiction over the suit, and rendered judgement in favor of the remaining defendant. The dismissal was found to be erroneous by the Fifth Circuit. The question before the Court then: did the lack of diversity jurisdiction at time of removal require vacature of the district court's judgement, or did the district court's erroneous dismissal cure that jurisdictional defect, allowing the judgement to stand?

Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/607us2r14_1a72.pdf

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Ep. 26 - USPS v Konan: Does the Postal Exception to the FTCA Cover Intentional Misconduct? May 17, 2026

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In episode 26 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in United States Postal Service v Konan. At issue in this case, whether the postal exception to the Federal Tort Claims Act exempts claims arising out of postal employees' intentional nondelivery of mail from the government's waiver of sovereign immunity.

Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-351_7648.pdf

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Ep. 25 - Learning Resources v Trump: Can The President Unilaterally Impose Tariffs Under IEEPA? May 11, 2026

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In episode 25 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Learning Resources v Trump. At issue in this case, whether the President can impose tariffs pursuant to a declared national emergency under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-1287_new_3135.pdf

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Ep. 24 - Klein v Martin: Deference To State Courts In Habeas Petitions Under AEDPA May 10, 2026

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In episode 24 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Klein v Martin. At issue in this case, whether the Fourth Circuit erred in granting a state prisoner's federal habeas claim under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act.

Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/607us1r11_7l48.pdf

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Ep. 23 - Berk v Choy: Delaware Affidavit Of Merit Requirement In Federal Court Feb 22, 2026

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In episode 23 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Berk v Choy. At issue in this case, whether Delaware's requirement that plaintiffs in medical malpractice suits submit expert affidavits of merit applies in federal court or is inconsistent with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-440_1b82.pdf

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Ep. 22 - Ellinburg v United States: Does The MVRA Implicate The Ex Post Facto Clause? Feb 17, 2026

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In episode 22 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Ellinburg v United States. At issue in this case, whether the MVRA's restitution obligations are criminal punishments for purposed of the Ex Post Facto Clauses of the Constitution.

Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-482_d1oe.pdf

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Ep. 21 - Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited v Burton: Time Limits For 60(b) Motions Alleging Voidness Feb 11, 2026

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In episode 21 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read Coney Island Auto Parts Unlimited v Burton. At issue in this case, whether Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(c)(1)'s requirement that Rule 60(b) motions be brought in a reasonable time apply to motions seeking relief from allegedly void judgements.

Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-808_lkgn.pdf

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Ep. 20 - Barrett v United States: Can One Be Convicted For The Same Offense Under §§924(c) And (j)? Feb 08, 2026

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In episode 20 of the Supreme Court Opinions Read podcast, we read the Supreme Court's opinion in Barrett v United States. At issue in this case, whether a defendant can be convicted for the same offense under both Section 924(c)(1)(A)(i) and Section 924(j) under Blockburger v United States.

Link to read the opinion: https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/25pdf/24-5774new_f20h.pdf

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