Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

February 22, 2011

SCOTUS Blog's THIS WEEK AT THE COURT says that the court will issue at least one opinion this week (on Tuesday), while a note on Greta Van Susteren's Gretawire blog claims that court watchers should keep an eye out for opinions on a number of cases including Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants. The note comes from Lee Ross, who covers the Supreme Court for FOX News.

The note from Ross can be found below:

From: Ross, Lee
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011
Subject: SCOTUS This Week
Tuesday could be a HUGE day for news from the Supreme Court.

Here are the Opinion(s) to look for:
Snyder v. Phelps Westboro Church funeral protest Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants California's Violent Video Game ban
Arizona Christian School Tuition v. Winn Arizona tax scheme related to private school vouchers
Schwarzenegger v. Plata Judicial order forcing California to reduce its prison population
Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting This is the Arizona immigration case cracking down on employers who knowingly hire illegals

We'll keep you posted.

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Comments

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Mr. Blond on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 12:32.

I heard the Court will be issuing opinions both today and tomorrow. Either way, it still seems a bit early for this case-we'll probably get a decision on Snyder before we get EMA.

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by BearDogg-X on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 13:00.

Unless SCOTUS decides to release both the Snyder and EMA decisions and opinions at the same time.

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Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Avalongod on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 18:38.

That is possible. they'll probably be close in timeline at any rate, as there is *some* (but of course not perfect) overlap in the issues in the 2 cases. and of course they were argued only a few weeks apart as I recollect.

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by BearDogg-X on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 23:33.

About a month apart. Snyder v. Phelps was one of the first cases they heard oral arguments this term, and Schwarzenegger v. EMA was in the first week of November.

Geaux Saints, Geaux Tigers, Geaux Hornets, Jack Thompson can geaux chase a chupacabra. Hell will stay frozen over for quite a while since the Saints won the Super Bowl.

Geaux Saints, Geaux Tigers, Geaux Hornets. Solidarity for the Saints = No retreat, no surrender. Even through the darkest days, this fire burns always.

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Cerabret100 on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 11:40.

being ignorant in the legal system, this opinion seems to be an official statement (rather than just, you know, an off hand opinion).

Is this just a little preview in how the discussion is going, or is this the final word of the court?

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Chris Kimberley on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 12:24.

My understanding, which when it comes to the American legal system is in no way complete, is that this is the final word of the court. Saying it's the court's "decision" may be a bit more clear than saying it's their "opinion". Though I believe opinion is the technically correct word.

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Chris Kimberley

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Chris Kimberley

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Adam802 on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 11:06.

So I just watched the SCOTUSblog and I guess Shwarzennegar v. EMA wasn't decided today. Is that correct?

HUGE supporter of the Video Game Industry and the ECA!

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by PHX Corp on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 11:10.

I checked The supreme court website myself, They haven't decided it yet

Watching JT on GP is just like watching an episode of Jerry springer only as funny as the fights

America has just became its own version of the Jerry Springer Show after a bizarre moment in Florida involving a carnival worker.

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Vake Xeacons on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 12:09.

They have issued a couple of opinions today, but none of them were listed here. Keep your fingers crossed...

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Adam802 on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 10:19.

This could be it, guys!

I'm going to be frequently checking this site for updates all day.............

I can't wait. If we win, it will be hillarious to watch those idiots at fauxNews be forced to write a piece about how "their side" lost! lol

HUGE supporter of the Video Game Industry and the ECA!

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by hellfire7885 on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 11:52.

More likely they'll just never mention it ever again.

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by PHX Corp on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 10:24.

I agree But like beardoggX said, given that the court found that it's vague and that it may offend the 1st amendant rights of adults, I doubt it will pass constitutional Muster

Watching JT on GP is just like watching an episode of Jerry springer only as funny as the fights

America has just became its own version of the Jerry Springer Show after a bizarre moment in Florida involving a carnival worker.

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Cheater87 on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 10:51.

What did they say about the first amendment rights of adults again? Its been a while since I read it. I know it would mean stores could stop selling these games to anyone of any age but I don't think they talked about that.

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by E. Zachary Knight on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 11:01.

That is the slippery slope argument. Because of the vagueness of the "graphic violence" section, just about any game could potentially fail the test and be regulated, but noone will know for sure until someone complains. This would eventually result in game stores "playing it safe" and refusing to stock any game that they feel could result in a fine for a mistake.

E. Zachary Knight
Oklahoma City Chapter of the ECA
http://www.theeca.com/chapters_oklahoma

E. Zachary Knight
Divine Knight Gaming
OK Game Devs
Random Tower

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Andrew Eisen on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 13:13.

"This would eventually result in game stores "playing it safe" and refusing to stock any game that they feel could result in a fine for a mistake."

To add to that, it could also result in publishers "playing it safe" by not funding such projects and developers "playing it safe" by not creating them.

Andrew Eisen

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Cheater87 on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 11:10.

Thanks I'll listen to it again to catch that.

Re: Report: SCOTUS To Issue One Opinion This Week

Submitted by Cheater87 on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 01:41.

SO nervous!!!!!! *Rocks back and forth*

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