Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 06/02/2026It makes it easier to avoid studying. 010 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 06/02/2026In almost every way possible from the federal rules. 220 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Yepmedia.tenor.coma cartoon of homer simpson wearing a top hat and headphones is standing in front of a door .ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson wearing a top hat and headphones is standing in front of a door . 120 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Felt like the world needed more lawyers. :/ 370 7
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Me, studying for the Virginia bar after practicing in other jurisdictions for 5 years and covering the Supreme Court for more than a decade: Civ Pro should be a snap! Virginia:media.tenor.coma cartoon character is saying muahaha with his mouth wide openALT: a cartoon character is saying muahaha with his mouth wide open 5422 42
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Honored to be a part of this awesome @bloomberglaw.com documentary. Check it out! 020 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025And finally, #SCOTUS will decide when an individual can sue to invalidate a law under which they’ve already been convicted. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comChristian Arrested for Proselytizing Catches Supreme Court EyeThe US Supreme Court will decide when an individual can sue to invalidate a law under which they’ve already been convicted. 020 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025The Justices also agreed to consider if New Jersey’s public transit system can be held liable for accidents. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comJustices Will Decide if New Jersey Public Transit Can Be SuedThe US Supreme Court agreed to consider if New Jersey’s public transit system can be held liable for accidents. 121 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025NEW: #SCOTUS will consider state bans on transgender athletes in female sports. Nos 24-38 & 24-43. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comSupreme Court to Review Bans on Trans Athletes in Female SportsThe US Supreme Court agreed to decide whether states can ban transgender girls and women from competing for their schools on female athletic teams, heeding conservative calls to consider further curbi... 020 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025NEW: #SCOTUS will consider state bans on transgender athletes in female sports. Nos 24-38 & 24-43. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comSupreme Court to Review Bans on Trans Athletes in Female SportsThe US Supreme Court agreed to decide whether states can ban transgender girls and women from competing for their schools on female athletic teams, heeding conservative calls to consider further curbi... 184 8
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Justice Barrett has the ruling for a 6-3 court in birthright citizenship case. #SCOTUS says universal injunctions likely exceed the equitable authority of federal courts. 072 7
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 27/06/20251st #SCOTUS opinion in birthright citizenship case, No 24A884 Trump v. CASA. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comSupreme Court Wary of Letting Trump Citizenship Curbs Start (2)The US Supreme Court signaled it is wary of letting President Donald Trump start to restrict birthright citizenship as the justices debated how much power federal judges should have to block controver... 163 6
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025#SCOTUS says it will issue its last remaining opinions tomorrow, meaning we will get ruling in birthright citizenship. 020 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025In 5-4 decision in Riley, Justices say immigrants who fear being returned to home country must appeal at the time of their removal order, not the time of the decision on where they can be removed (which typically happens must later). 110 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Last #SCOTUS opinion was in No 23-1270 Riley v. Bondi. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comSupreme Court Takes Broad View of Immigration Appeal DeadlinesThe US Supreme Court appeared ready to again read filing deadlines as flexible, with some justices expressing frustration that they’re being called on to decide the question over and over again. 120 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025The justices halted Gutierrez’s July 16 execution at the last minute to allow them to consider his appeal. It was the second time they’d stopped his execution. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comJustices Again Grant Texas Man Last Minute Stay of ExecutionThe US Supreme Court temporarily halted a Texas man’s execution less than an hour before he was set to die by legal injection. 110 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025CA5 in No. 23-7809 Gutierrez v. Saenz said the defendant didn’t have standing to challenge the state’s limits on post-conviction DNA testing. #SCOTUS reverses in a 6-3 ruling by Justice Sotomayor. 151 5
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025The 3rd #SCOTUS opinion was in No. 23-7809 Gutierrez v. Saenz re: DNA testing for capital defendants. 110 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025CA4 in Medina said South Carolina’s effort to kick Planned Parenthood off of Medicaid violated free-choice-of-provider provision. In a 6-3 ideological split, #SCOTUS reverses. 110 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/20252nd #SCOTUS opinion in Medicaid case No 23-1275 Medina v. Planned Parenthood. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comJustices Lean Toward Planned Parenthood in Medicaid Row Case (1)A majority on the US Supreme Court seemed to doubt South Carolina’s claim that Medicaid recipients can’t sue over the state’s decision to exclude a Planned Parenthood affiliate from its program. 111 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025#SCOTUS reverses in a 5-4 decision by Justice Jackson. 120 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Fifth Circuit in No. 23-1002 Hewitt v. United States said the First Step Act’s sentencing reductions apply only to defendants who have not been sentenced prior to the Act’s enactment, not to those who were sentenced before the Act but were later vacated. 110 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/20251st #SCOTUS opinion in First Step Act case, No. 23-1002 Hewitt v. United States. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comSupreme Court Unclear Who Should Benefit From Reduced SentencesUS Supreme Court justices struggled with how broadly to read a federal law meant to reduce harsh criminal sentences, with one saying the case was “really close.” 110 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/20252 boxes, meaning 3-4 opinions likely. 110 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Back at #SCOTUS for another opinion day. 10 more to go… 121 2
Reposted by Kimberly RobinsonIndiscreet Function @homotopic.bsky.social · 23/06/2025RLUIPA damages against state officials, not Bivens www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23...supremecourt.gov 011 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Whoops... mixed up my cases. 24-1197 is about money damages for religious violations. Happy Monday! And thanks to @stevevladeck.bsky.social 030 3
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 23/06/2025#SCOTUS also reinstates briefing for previously granted case involving dispute over a Biden-era student loan forgiveness program. The case was originally put on pause on request by the Trump administration. No. 24-413. 011 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 23/06/2025#SCOTUS grants one case involving a Rastafarian man who forcibly shaved in a Louisiana prison. Question for the Justices centers on so-called Bivens claims against federal officials. No. 24-1197. 211 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025In a unanimous ruling, #SCOTUS revives terror suits against PLO and Palestinian Authority. 010 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Last #SCOTUS opinion in No 24-20 Fuld v. PLO. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comSupreme Court to Weigh US Citizens’ Palestinian Authority SuitsThe Supreme Court agreed to consider whether US citizens injured or killed in terror attacks abroad can sue the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority in the United States. 101 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Justice Gorsuch has the ruling for a whatever this is court in No. 23-997 Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida. CA11 is affirmed. 120 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/202511th Circuit in No. 23-997 Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida said former employees don’t have standing to sue under the Americans with Disabilities Act for post-employment benefits. 100 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/20255th #SCOTUS opinion in ADA case No. 23-997 Stanley v. City of Sanford, Florida. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comJustices Take Former Employee Fight For Disability Bias ShieldThe US Supreme Court agreed to look at whether a person with disabilities can sue their former employer for discrimination in post-employment benefits. 100 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025We've got at least one more opinion coming. Possibly 2. 100 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Another 7-2 opinion in Diamond Alternative, this one by Kavanaugh. #SCOTUS says fuel producers can sue to challenge CA auto emission limits. 111 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Next is #SCOTUS opinion in climate case No. 24-7 Diamond Alternative Energy v. EPA. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comJustices Imply Narrow Fuel Maker Win in Auto Emissions Suit (1)The US Supreme Court appeared likely to give fuel producers a narrow win on whether they can challenge government auto emissions regulations while rejecting their broader argument for a categorical ru... 100 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/20253rd #SCOTUS opinion in No. 23-1226 McLaughlin Chiropractic Assocs. Inc. v. McKesson Corp. over junk faxes. Justice Kavanaugh has the opinion for a 6-3 court. CA9 is reversed, remanded. 100 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Justice Barrett also has the ruling for a 7-2 court in No. 23-7483 Esteras v. United States. CA6 is vacated, remanded. 100 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Next up is No. 23-7483 Esteras v. United States. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comSupreme Court Considers Factors for Revoking Supervised ReleaseThe US Supreme Court struggled with whether to rule for three men appealing court rulings that sent them back to prison. 100 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/2025In a 7-2 ruling by Justice Barrett, #SCOTUS says manufacturers CAN sue to challenge the FDA decisions over e-cigs, allowing venue outside the DC Circuit. 100 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 20/06/20251st #SCOTUS opinion in No. 23-1187 Food and Drug Administration v. R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co.. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comJustices Unmoved By Fifth Circuit Forum Shopping Concern (1)The US Supreme Court was skeptical of government arguments that it should curb where e-cigarette manufacturers can sue in order cut back on forum shopping. 112 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Last #SCOTUS opinion in No 23-1324 Perttu v. Richards over jury rights for prisoner suits. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comSupreme Court Signals Win for Prisoners Seeking Jury TrialsThe US Supreme Court at arguments in a prisoner suit seemed more concerned with preserving the historic right to jury trials than the possibility of flooding courts with claims from inmates. 011 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025We've got one more opinion, either from the Chief or per curiam. 110 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Sotomayor is reading from her dissent in Skrmetti from the bench. 1153 15
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025In what looks like a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines, #SCOTUS upholds Tennessee ban on gender affirming care for minors. 262 6
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Next #SCOTUS opinion in No 23-477 US v. Skrmetti re: Tennessee ban on transgender medical treatments. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comSupreme Court Signals Support for Laws Curbing Trans Care (2)The US Supreme Court suggested it’s likely to uphold laws that ban gender-affirming treatments for minors as the justices considered a case that could determine the rights of transgender children in t... 121 2
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Justice Thomas has both of those, one 7-2 the other 8-0 (Alito recused). #SCOTUS splits on where challenges to Clean Air Act actions must be brought. 110 1
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025The next 2 opinions are in cases Nos 23-1229 EPA v. Calumet Shreveport Refining and 23-1067 Oklahoma v. EPA. Background: news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...news.bloomberglaw.comJustices Suggest Flexible Rule for Where to Bring EPA Suits (1)The US Supreme Court considered where industry groups and states can challenge EPA actions, suggesting the justices might come to different outcomes depending on the actions challenged. 131 3
Kimberly Robinson @kimberlyrobinsn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025In NRC, #SCOTUS says Texas and businesses don't have the ability to obtain judicial review, clearing the way for build a nuclear storage facility. 163 6
