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January 2018 oral arguments

9 cases across 4 argument daysArguments begin at 10 a.m. Eastern
Four argument days, January 9 to January 17, 2018. Three of them have more than one case.

2 cases
Warrantless searches near homesCollins v. VirginiaDoes the Fourth Amendment's automobile exception permit a police officer without a warrant to enter private property in order to search a vehicle parked a few feet from the house?Decided 16-1027Privacy in rental carsByrd v. United StatesDoes a driver have a reasonable expectation of privacy in a rental car when he has the renter's permission to drive the car but is not listed as an authorized driver on the rental agreement?Decided 16-1371

1 case
Removing inactive votersHusted v. A. Philip Randolph InstituteDoes 52 U.S.C. § 20507 permit Ohio's list-maintenance process, which uses a registered voter's voter inactivity as a reason to send a confirmation notice to that voter under the NVRA and RAVA?Decided 16-980

4 cases
Military judges on two courtsLaith G. Cox, Petitioner v. United States1. Whether this Court has jurisdiction to review the cases in Nos. 16-961 and 16-1017 under 28 U. S. C. § 1259(3)? 2. Whether the Court of Appeals erred in holding that Petitioners' claims were moot? 3. Whether these judges' service on the CMCR disqualified them from continuing to serve on the CCAs under 10 U.S.C. § 973(b)(2)(A)(ii)? 4. Whether the judges' simultaneous service on both the CMCR and the AFCCA violated the Appointments Clause?Decided 16-1017Appeals in combined lawsuitsHall v. HallShould the clarity Gelboim gave to multidistrict cases be extended to single district consolidated cases, so that the entry of a final judgment in only one case triggers the appeal-clock for that case?Decided 16-1150Military judges' dual rolesKeanu D. W. Ortiz, Petitioner v. United States1. Are the positions which they occupy “civil offices” within the meaning of 10 U.S.C. 973(b)? 2. If so, is there “otherwise provided by law” authority for them to hold such offices so as to prevent the termination of their commissions?Decided 16-1423Military judges on two courtsDalmazzi v. United States1. WHETHER THIS COURT HAS JURISDICTION TO REVIEW THE CASES IN NOS. 16-961 AND 16-1017 UNDER 28 U. S. C. § 1259(3)? 2. Whether the Court of Appeals erred in holding that Petitioner's claims were moot? 3. Whether Judge Mitchell's service on the CMCR disqualified him from continuing to serve on the AFCCA under 10 U.S.C. § 973(b)(2)(A)(ii)? 4. Whether Judge Mitchell's simultaneous service on both the CMCR and the AFCCA violated the Appointments Clause?Decided 16-961

2 cases
Overtime pay for service advisorsEncino Motorcars, LLC v. NavarroWhether service advisors at car dealerships are exempt under 29 U.S.C. §213(b)(10)(A) from the FLSA's overtime-pay requirements.Decided 16-1362Right to choose a defenseMcCoy v. LouisianaIs it unconstitutional for defense counsel to concede an accused's guilt over the accused's express objection?Decided 16-8255