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March 2020 oral arguments

5 cases across 3 argument daysArguments begin at 10 a.m. Eastern
Three argument days, March 2 to March 4, 2020. Two of them have more than one case.

2 cases
Appeals of torture claimsNasrallah v. BarrWhether, notwithstanding Section 1252(a)(2)(C), the courts of appeals possess jurisdiction to review factual findings underlying denials of withholding (and deferral) of removal relief.Decided 18-1432Court review of fast-track deportationsDepartment of Homeland Security v. ThuraissigiamWhether, as applied to respondent, Section 1252(e)(2) is unconstitutional under the Suspension Clause.Decided 19-161

2 cases
SEC recovery of illegal profitsLiu v. SECWhether the Securities and Exchange Commission may seek and obtain disgorgement from a court as "equitable relief" for a securities law violation even though this Court has determined that such disgorgement is a penalty.Decided 18-1501Power to fire agency leadersSeila Law LLC v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau1. Whether the vesting of substantial executive authority in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an independent agency led by a single director, violates the separation of powers? 2. If the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is found unconstitutional on the basis of the separation of powers, can 12 U.S.C. § 5491(c)(3) be severed from the Dodd-Frank Act?Decided 19-7

1 case
Hospital rules for abortion doctorsJune Medical Services L. L. C. v. RussoWhether the Fifth Circuit's decision upholding Louisiana's law requiring physicians who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a local hospital conflicts with this Court's binding precedent in Whole Woman's Health?Decided 18-1323