Supreme Court Hands Down Opinions in Chambers, Jimenez

0 Comments Published by Kedar S. Bhatia January 13th, 2009 in Constitutional Law, Stephen Breyer, Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today issued opinions today in Chambers v. US (here) and Jimenez v. Quarterman (here.)

Chambers centers around whether or not refusing to report to prison constitutes a ‘violent felony,’ triggering longer sentencing guidelines. Justice Breyer wrote the unanimous opinion that was joined by the Chief Justice and Justices Stevens, Scalia, Kennedy, Souter, and Ginsburg. Justice Alito filed a concurring opinion that was joined by Justice Thomas.

Jimenez settled the appropriate filing deadlines of AEDPA. Justice Thomas wrote the opinion for a unanimous court.

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