Justices debate the relationship between state and federal courts

A case involving the University of Maryland Medical System was recently heard by the Supreme Court. The dispute began when a Maryland woman, identified as T.M., was involuntarily admitted to a hospital after a psychotic episode. She and her family filed multiple lawsuits in state and federal courts, challenging her treatment and seeking her release. The Supreme Court considered the relationship between state and federal courts in this case. A petition filed by T.M. in Maryland state court alleged that her involuntary commitment was unlawful. Further details about the case and the Supreme Court's consideration of it are available from SCOTUSblog.