How the justices decide … which cases to decide: an explainer
Locals often wonder how the court selects cases to review. The decision to review a case is a crucial one, as it can lead to landmark rulings. The court receives many petitions, but grants are rare. F
By Nora CollinsApril 13, 20261 min read
Locals often wonder how the court selects cases to review. The decision to review a case is a crucial one, as it can lead to landmark rulings. The court receives many petitions, but grants are rare. Further details on this process are available from SCOTUSblog, which has written about the topic before. For those interested in learning more about how the court chooses cases, SCOTUSblog has provided a refresher on the subject, including information on the number of petitions filed in the 2024 term.
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