The court decided in Glossip v. Spanning from same-sex marriage to Facebook threats, from lethal injections to Obamacare, it wasn't a dull year. 15-103sr.docx. What It Said: Negligent communication of a threat alone isn't enough to support a conviction for online threats. Few years have brought as many important and exciting Supreme Court decisions as 2015. Please enable cookies on your web browser in order to continue. McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819 (7-0 decision). The 2015 term of the Supreme Court of the United States began October 5, 2015 and concluded October 2, 2016. Are you a legal professional? We welcome your feedback which will remain anonymous. Corporations and unions can spend unlimited amounts in elections. We rely on readers like you to uphold a free press. For judgments handed down before 31 July 2009 please refer to the House of Lords or BAILII websites. This page contains a list of Decided cases handed down in 2015. Statutory rule number 103/2015. 1952 was a total snooze. The Court didn't do much of note in 1888, for example. Search, need not be limited to specific historical practices, willing to consider tossing out the death penalty altogether, SCOTUS Will Hear All the Obamacare Contraception Exemption Cases, Justices Take Cautious Approach to 'One Person, One Vote', Fisher Args: Breyer Fears, Kennedy Grouses, Scalia Plays Trump, The 5 Most Important Supreme Court Cases of 2015. The purpose of this website is to provide visitors with information about the Supreme and Parish Courts and to provide an interface for accessing information on the procedures and daily activities at the Supreme Court. docx 676.29 KB. 2. Firefox, or Justice Scalia died on February 13, 2016, making it the sixth and final term with the same membership. But 2015? Dred Scott v. Sandford, 1857 (7-2 decision). Women have a constitutional right to an abortion during the first two trimesters. Copyright © 2020, Thomson Reuters. Invalidated state laws prohibiting interracial marriage. Learn more about FindLaw’s newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy. Authorised version. Shelby County v. Holder, 2013 (5-4 decision). Version. Internet Explorer 11 is no longer supported. Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2015; Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2015. The decision is a major victory for LGBT rights and reflects a massive, and quick, change in public opinion -- a shift towards greater acceptance of gays and lesbians that was given effect largely by the courts. The Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage instantly will enter the pantheon of landmark Supreme Court cases, and for good reason. Plessy v. Ferguson. No recount of the 2000 presidential election was feasible in a reasonable time period. By ADAM LIPTAK and ALICIA PARLAPIANO UPDATED July 1, 2015. It settles the major civil rights issue of the early 21st century. 1952 was a total snooze. All rights reserved. The Year to Come: Affirmative Action, Contraception, Voting Rights, and More. Additionally, Obergefell ensured its relevance for decades to come by deciding that substantive due process need not be limited to specific historical practices. Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, 2010 (5-4 decision). Visit our professional site ». See our, Read a limited number of articles each month, You consent to the use of cookies and tracking by us and third parties to provide you with personalized ads, Unlimited access to washingtonpost.com on any device, Unlimited access to all Washington Post apps, No on-site advertising or third-party ad tracking. We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. The Breakfast Table Supreme Court 2015: The conservative justices’ ridiculous dissents. This page contains a list of Decided cases handed down in 2015. Obergefell v. Hodges: Same-Sex Marriage Is a Constitutional Right. 15-103sra authorised.pdf. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Federal government must provide benefits to legally married same-sex couples. Citizens have a right to possess firearms at home for self-defense. The Court didn't do much of note in 1888, for example. We recommend using 3. Major Supreme Court Cases in 2015. Supreme Court (2015) Title Date Citation URL; James Elliott Construction Limited v Irish Asphalt Limited: 02/12/2015 [2014] IESC 74: OPEN: In the matter of Jevon Alcock, seeking to be appointed a Notary Public: 23/01/2015 [2015] IESC 3: OPEN: L.B. Supreme Court of the United States 2015 term, Montanile v. Board of Trustees of Nat. The Supreme Court has its boring years. Upheld the mandate that most Americans have health insurance. Upheld internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. New York Times v. Sullivan, 1964 (9-0 decision). No way. Welcome to FindLaw's searchable database of U.S. Supreme Court decisions since 1760. Separating black and white students in public schools is unconstitutional. What It Said: When creating "appropriate and necessary" pollution controls under the Clean Air Act, the EPA must closely examine the costs of pollution controls from the start. Criminal defendants have a right to an attorney even if they cannot afford one. Supreme Court (General Civil Procedure) Rules 2015. Tax-Free Trust, Kingdomware Technologies, Inc. v. United States, Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States ex rel. President cannot use executive privilege to withhold evidence from criminal trial. Why It Matters: Here, the Court moved the potential cost of regulations to the forefront of air pollution controls -- controls which are often motivated by human health concerns more than economic ones. Brown v. Board of Education, 1954 (9-0 decision). March 4, 2015 Jame Cook, 5, with his father, Jumaane Cook, holds a sign alongside supporters of the Affordable Care Act during a rally outside the Supreme Court … Struck down state laws that prohibited sodomy between consenting adults. You also agree to our Terms of Service. Elonis v. United States: There's No Law Against Being a Jerk Online. Prisoners must be advised of their rights before being questioned by police. Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc. Puerto Rico v. Franklin Cal. 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