Chemerinsky: What were the sleeper cases of this SCOTUS term?
Briefly

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent term was marked by notable rulings including the end of nationwide injunctions and affirming parental rights to opt-out children from objectionable materials. The court upheld a Texas law requiring age verification for sexually explicit content and dismissed challenges related to legislative power delegation. Significant but lesser-known cases like Andrew v. White addressed prejudicial evidence in criminal proceedings, while Lackey v. Stinnie focused on attorney fees in civil rights litigation, both highlighting due process and access to justice issues.
The Supreme Court ruled to end nationwide injunctions, affirmed a constitutional right for parents to opt-out their children from objectionable material, and upheld Texas's age verification law for explicit content.
Andrew v. White involved Brenda Andrew, whose husband was murdered. Evidence linked her to the motive of benefiting from a life insurance policy, raising due process concerns.
In Lackey v. Stinnie, the focus was on attorney fees for civil rights cases, addressing the challenges faced by individuals seeking legal recourse.
The court also rejected a challenge to federal law regarding excessive delegation of legislative power, reinforcing the framework of governmental authority.
Read at ABA Journal
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