This category contains all non-preempted problems that are not included in the latest volume of the Casebook.
14 – Jorge Reyes Garza v. United States24 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Evidence / Criminal Procedure Question(s) presented: Whether fingerprints procured in violation of the Criminal Fourth Amendment may be suppressed in an illegal reentry prosecution under 8 U.S.C. § 1326. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Muriel Carpenter Download Link for Chrome (open Read more about 14 – Jorge Reyes Garza v. United States[…]
01 – Steve Taylor v. Darrell Rogers82 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topic: Constitutional Law Questions Presented: (1) Whether the objective test proffered in Kingsley v. Hendrickson to determine liability for excessive force claims, brought by detainees under the Due Process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, extends to conditions of confinement claims. (2) Whether pretrial detainees have a “clearly Read more about 01 – Steve Taylor v. Darrell Rogers[…]
03 – Casey Lancaster v. Sparta Department of Corrections56 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Constitutional Law Question(s) presented: Whether failure to provide gender confirmation surgery to an incarcerated individual with diagnosed gender dysphoria violates the Eighth Amendment. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Elaina Marx Download Link for Chrome (open in new tab): https://www.nyumootcourt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vol-45-Casey-Lancaster-v-Sparta-Dept-of-Corrections-0938.zip
06 – Houma Parish Bd. of Educ. v. Comm. for Freedom of Worship68 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Constitutional Law Question(s) presented: (1) Whether invocations at school board meetings are constitutional under the Establishment Clause. (2) Whether, if an invocation may be given at a school board meeting, such prayer can be said by a Read more about 06 – Houma Parish Bd. of Educ. v. Comm. for Freedom of Worship[…]
02 – Dougie McFay v. United States41 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Criminal Procedure Question(s) presented: Whether attempted Hobbs Act robbery is considered a “crime of violence” under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A). Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Chris Gallucci Download Link for Chrome (open in new tab): https://www.nyumootcourt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vol-45-Dougie-McFay-v-United-States-8942.zip Preemption Notice! The Supreme Court has Read more about 02 – Dougie McFay v. United States[…]
09 – Aviax Corp. v. North Pacific Fishing Supply22 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Civil Procedure Question(s) presented: Whether a court can certify a punitive damages class under Rule 23(b)(1)(B) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Libby Rozbruch Download Link for Chrome (open in new tab): https://www.nyumootcourt.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Vol-45-Aviax-Corp-v-North-Pacific-Fishing-Supply-7890.zip
04 – City of St. Claude v. United States55 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Constitutional Law Question(s) presented: Whether Congress can constitutionally compel a locality to cooperate with federal immigration policies by either (1) statutorily prohibiting it from blocking the exchange of immigration-related information with federal authorities, or (2) conditioning federal funds on compliance with Read more about 04 – City of St. Claude v. United States[…]
10 – Premium Record Co. v. Marlowe Zhang23 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Civil Procedure / Copyright Question(s) presented: Whether copyright law preempts claims under state laws of right of publicity where the plaintiff’s voice, image or likeness is used in relation with a copyrighted work. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Heidi Hai Download Read more about 10 – Premium Record Co. v. Marlowe Zhang[…]
08 – Aubrey Jones v. Vertrum Mobile36 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Civil Procedure Question(s) presented: Whether alleged future risk of harm, without more, is enough to satisfy the injury in fact requirement for Article III standing in a data breach litigation. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Samar Amidi Download Link for Chrome (open Read more about 08 – Aubrey Jones v. Vertrum Mobile[…]
15 – United States v. Achilles Pelides32 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: International Law Question(s) presented: (1) Whether a noncitizen’s failure to register as a sex offender is a crime involving moral turpitude that makes them subject to removal. (2) Whether noncitizens in removal proceedings have a due process right to be made aware of Read more about 15 – United States v. Achilles Pelides[…]
12 – Modernizer, Inc. v. Joe Fauci13 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Corporations Question(s) presented: Whether corporate issuers, under Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b–5(b), have a duty to update a statement of historical fact that was accurate when made, but which later became misleading due to subsequent events. If there is a duty to Read more about 12 – Modernizer, Inc. v. Joe Fauci[…]
07 – X Æ A-Xi Musk v. United States14 DownloadsYear: 2021 (Vol. 45) Topics: Constitutional Law / Tax Question(s) presented: Whether a tax on held cash, bank deposits, shares of companies, and real property is constitutional when not apportioned among the states. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Connor MacLean Download Link for Chrome (open Read more about 07 – X Æ A-Xi Musk v. United States[…]
00 – Opening Pages of Volume 45118 DownloadsThis PDF contains the opening to Volume 45 of the Casebook. These introductory pages include a dedication, a foreword from Elaina Marx, the Executive Editor of this volume of the Casebook, a guide to using our Casebook, a table of contents, and a list of the legal questions Read more about 00 – Opening Pages of Volume 45[…]
09 – United States v. Cathleen Keller188 DownloadsYear: 2020 (Vol. 44) Topics: Evidence; Criminal Procedure Question Presented: Whether an autopsy report asserting that death was caused by homicide is “testimonial” under the Confrontation Clause framework established in Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36 (2004). Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: André Ceccotti Google Chrome Link (open Read more about 09 – United States v. Cathleen Keller[…]
04 – Congressman Darius Diaz v. The State of East Celsior118 DownloadsYear: 2020 (Vol. 44) Topics: Constitutional Law Question Presented: Whether a discrimination claim under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act can be established by a politically cohesive coalition made up of different racial minority groups. Format: Word and PDF Prepared by: Michel-Ange Desruisseaux Download Read more about 04 – Congressman Darius Diaz v. The State of East Celsior[…]