The Court has released three opinions today.
The Court has released the opinion in Abuelhawa v. United States (08-192) . The decision below, which held for is the United States, is reversed and remanded in a unanimous opinion by Justice Souter, available here.
The Court has released the opinion in Montejo v. Louisiana (07-1529). The decision below, which held for the state, is vacated and remanded in a 5-4 opinion by Justice Scalia, available here. Justice Alito filed a concurring opinion, in which Justice Kennedy joined. Justice Stevens filed a dissenting opinion joined by Justice Souter and Ginsburg, and by Justice Breyer except for footnote 5. Justice Breyer filed a dissenting opinion.
The Court has released the opinion in Haywood v. Drown (07-10374). The decision below, which held for the state, is reversed and remanded in a 5-4 opinion by Justice Stevens, available here. Justice Thomas filed a dissenting opinion, joined as to Part III by Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Scalia and Alito.
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