Supreme Court of the United States
GPTKB entity
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gptkbp:acquired_by |
gptkb:United_States_Senate
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gptkbp:address |
press conferences
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gptkbp:addresses |
gptkb:legal_education
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court administration
intermediate people's courts |
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government on judicial matters
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gptkbp:advocacy |
supported by various organizations
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gptkbp:advocates_for |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:political_reforms gender equality Individual rights |
gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:Federal_Court_of_Justice
gptkb:Federal_Finance_Court gptkb:Federal_Administrative_Court gptkb:Federal_Labor_Court gptkb:Federal_Social_Court |
gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:European_Union
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gptkbp:affirms |
gptkb:Senate
Senate confirms justices |
gptkbp:age_restriction |
35 years
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gptkbp:aims_to |
empower women
enhance public confidence in the judiciary ensure transparency in appointments foster public trust in judicial appointments improve diversity in the judiciary reduce barriers to entry for underrepresented groups |
gptkbp:amicus_curiae |
friend of the court briefs
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gptkbp:analyzes |
Government surveillance practices
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gptkbp:annual_event |
for members
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gptkbp:appeals_to |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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simplified legal procedures
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gptkbp:appointed_by |
gptkb:President_of_the_United_States
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gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Foster_and_Partners
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gptkbp:are_compensated_with |
salary
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gptkbp:are_part_of |
the rule of law
the judiciary the federal judiciary the highest court in the United States |
gptkbp:are_required_to_attend |
court sessions
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gptkbp:argued_on |
gptkb:Yes
gptkb:true yes public sessions |
gptkbp:articulates |
Legal standards for privacy
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gptkbp:articulates_concerns_about |
Government overreach
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gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Bar_of_England_and_Wales
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gptkbp:awarded_to |
damages
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gptkbp:body_shape |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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gptkbp:bounded_by |
Supreme Court rules
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gptkbp:branch |
in different regions
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gptkbp:business_model |
for legal practitioners
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gptkbp:calls_for |
en banc sessions
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gptkbp:can |
state laws
orders Lower court decisions precedent lower court decisions Advisory opinions injunctions judicial rulings writs dissenting opinions child custody disputes writs of certiorari concurring opinions temporary restraining orders majority opinions protective orders temporary injunctions judicial orders Judicial orders |
gptkbp:can_address_issues_of |
public interest litigation
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gptkbp:can_be_consulted_by |
gptkb:government_officials
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gptkbp:can_be_found_in |
gptkb:literature
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gptkbp:can_be_used_to |
injunctions
Writs of certiorari Stay orders |
gptkbp:can_conduct |
jury trials
for its members bench trials preliminary hearings |
gptkbp:can_create |
benches
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gptkbp:can_declare_laws |
unconstitutional
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gptkbp:can_dissent_in |
court opinions
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gptkbp:can_handle |
appeals from administrative agencies
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gptkbp:can_hear_cases_on |
appeal
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gptkbp:can_impeach |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
gptkb:Parliament_of_Kenya |
gptkbp:can_involve |
public interest litigation
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gptkbp:can_issue_rulings_on |
constitutional matters
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gptkbp:can_issue_stays_on |
lower court rulings
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gptkbp:can_join_in |
majority opinions
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gptkbp:can_lead_to |
court proceedings
Supreme Court sessions judicial committees Supreme Court deliberations |
gptkbp:can_overturn_its_own_decisions_on |
rare occasions
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gptkbp:can_provide |
legal assistance resources
legal matters community service options |
gptkbp:case_analysis |
gptkb:Constitution
gptkb:United_States_federal_law gptkb:immigration gptkb:international_law gptkb:workers Civil rights Contract law Criminal law Intellectual property law Tax law Tort law yes Property law Administrative law Election law Environmental law Health law Family law constitutional law appeals influential by majority vote utilizes technology for efficiency develops through judicial decisions developed through decisions major constitutional issues |
gptkbp:case_number |
yes
has evolved over time rich and influential in American law |
gptkbp:case_outcome |
gptkb:government_policies
gptkb:legal_case gptkb:Majority_opinion yes criminal law civil rights Legal disputes administrative law legal interpretations Constitutional matters legal matters constitutional matters dissenting opinions Dissenting opinion concurring opinions Concurring opinion majority opinions majority opinion and dissenting opinion can be appealed to the U. S. Supreme Court under certain circumstances ensured by state law enforcement ensured for individuals with disabilities established by the justices federal and state law issues |
gptkbp:case_types |
family law
property disputes administrative cases small claims warrants traffic violations misdemeanors intellectual property cases contract disputes environmental violations criminal defense labor disputes name changes family law matters child custody cases domestic violence cases public interest litigation noise complaints environmental cases landlord-tenant disputes child support cases consumer protection cases vandalism cases petty theft paternity cases probation violations eviction cases youth offenses restraining orders public nuisance cases disorderly conduct cases minor assault cases minor drug offenses minor traffic offenses petty theft cases public intoxication cases trespassing cases building code violations hears about 70-80 cases per year Thousands of petitions annually fire code violations animal control violations business license violations civil disputes under a certain monetary limit civil harassment cases community service violations curfew violations fines and fees collection fishing and hunting violations health code violations loitering cases minor drug possession cases public disturbance cases public safety violations school truancy cases shoplifting cases vehicle code violations witness subpoenas zoning violations |
gptkbp:challenges |
to legislation
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gptkbp:character_type |
gptkb:local_government
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gptkbp:child |
Constitutional rights
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gptkbp:civic_engagement |
gptkb:educational_programs
school visits community outreach public lectures |
gptkbp:collaborates_with |
government agencies
law schools other advocacy groups other judicial bodies Other justices other branches of government |
gptkbp:commander |
Court Bailiffs
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gptkbp:committee |
for various legal issues
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gptkbp:community_engagement |
conducts outreach programs
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gptkbp:community_impact |
gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:European_Court_of_Human_Rights |
gptkbp:community_outreach |
engages with the public on legal matters
|
gptkbp:composed_of |
gptkb:Judge
legal professionals lawyers Chief Justice and Associate Justices Supreme judges jurors Nine justices justices nine justices lay members chief judge associate judges members of the judiciary |
gptkbp:concurring_opinions |
yes
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gptkbp:conducts |
public consultations
judicial training disciplinary proceedings interviews with candidates interviews for judicial candidates |
gptkbp:conducts_surveys_on |
on legal profession trends
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gptkbp:conference |
hosts judicial conferences
held to discuss legal issues |
gptkbp:confirms_appointments_by |
gptkb:Senate
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gptkbp:consequences |
gptkb:Significant
affects federal law significant influence on American law |
gptkbp:consists_of |
Justices
nine justices four Inns |
gptkbp:constituency |
gptkb:National_Assembly_of_Kenya
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gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_Building
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gptkbp:contributes_to |
rule of law
|
gptkbp:coordinates |
judicial training
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gptkbp:coordinates_with |
gptkb:Supreme_People's_Court
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gptkbp:country |
gptkb:France
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gptkbp:court |
gptkb:New_South_Wales
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States gptkb:United_States gptkb:the_United_States State Court Ensures compliance with laws Ensures fair trials Promotes access to justice Protects individual rights Court Facilities Highest court in the United States Facilitates legal clarity Promotes justice conducts outreach initiatives Encourages legal innovation Interprets constitutional provisions Provides legal guidance Handles appeals includes a Chief Justice and six Associate Justices modernized for public use integrates technology in the judiciary Fosters legal development Maintains legal order Acts as a check on power Advances legal principles Encourages public participation in law Enhances legal literacy Enhances public trust in justice Promotes legal stability Resolves legal conflicts Safeguards the rule of law Strengthens legal frameworks Supports legal accountability |
gptkbp:court_appointments |
yes
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gptkbp:court_building |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_Building
|
gptkbp:court_confirmations |
yes
|
gptkbp:court_controversies |
yes
|
gptkbp:court_history_timeline |
yes
|
gptkbp:court_membership |
diverse backgrounds of justices
|
gptkbp:court_nominations |
yes
|
gptkbp:court_retirements |
yes
|
gptkbp:court_tradition |
tradition of oral arguments
|
gptkbp:court_traditions |
yes
|
gptkbp:court_vacancies |
yes
|
gptkbp:criticism |
judicial activism
lack of diversity partisan decisions lengthy confirmation process |
gptkbp:current_holder |
gptkb:Rigathi_Gachagua
gptkb:D._Y._Chandrachud gptkb:Martha_Koome gptkb:Esther_Hayut gptkb:Alexander_Gesmundo gptkb:Richard_Wagner |
gptkbp:date |
gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:decide_cases_on |
constitutional law
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gptkbp:decided_by |
gptkb:Roe_v._Wade
gptkb:Obergefell_v._Hodges gptkb:Planned_Parenthood_v._Casey gptkb:Bush_v._Gore gptkb:United_States_Reports gptkb:U._S._Reports gptkb:Whole_Woman's_Health_v._Hellerstedt gptkb:Dobbs_v._Jackson_Women's_Health_Organization yes judicial review landmark cases treaties binding binding for all state authorities Binding on lower courts constitutional issues Constitutional issues published Binding precedent federal statutes binding on all lower courts in Massachusetts Landmark cases executive actions cases of national importance Federal appeals State law issues |
gptkbp:decides_cases_involving |
Treaties
State laws Constitutional issues Federal statutes |
gptkbp:decides_cases_related_to |
gptkb:Constitution
|
gptkbp:decides_constitutionality |
gptkb:law
|
gptkbp:decisions_are_binding |
yes
|
gptkbp:decisions_are_final |
gptkb:true
|
gptkbp:decisions_can_be_overturned_by |
gptkb:Constitution
|
gptkbp:delivered_opinion_on |
Fourth Amendment rights
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gptkbp:design |
modern architecture
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gptkbp:develops |
court policies
|
gptkbp:dissenting_opinion |
gptkb:true
yes Legal decisions In cases Written by a Justice disagreements among justices |
gptkbp:district |
12 Judicial Districts
|
gptkbp:divisions |
gptkb:Chancery_Division
gptkb:Queen's_Bench_Division Family Division |
gptkbp:docket_number |
cases are selected for review
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gptkbp:election |
gptkb:none
gptkb:Judge gptkb:N/_A President and Senate senior judges citizens of Kenya |
gptkbp:emphasizes |
Constitutional protections
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gptkbp:ended |
Retirement or impeachment
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gptkbp:enforces |
gptkb:human_rights
the rule of law subpoenas the constitution |
gptkbp:engages_in |
gptkb:public_outreach
advocacy work stakeholders in the legal community |
gptkbp:ensures |
judicial independence
fair trials Uniformity of law fair administrative processes |
gptkbp:established |
gptkb:1780
gptkb:1949 gptkb:1952 gptkb:1954 gptkb:1963 gptkb:Judiciary_Act_of_1789 14th century 1789 1790 1846 1875 1950 1951 varies by jurisdiction various dates Various dates |
gptkbp:established_in |
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:Constitution gptkb:U._S._Constitution gptkb:Judiciary_Act_of_1789 gptkb:Judicature_Acts_1873-1875 dispute resolution constitution or statute |
gptkbp:establishes |
criteria for judicial selection
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gptkbp:evaluates |
candidates for judicial roles
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gptkbp:events |
held at State House
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gptkbp:examines |
Balance between security and privacy
Technological implications |
gptkbp:example |
gptkb:United_States_Supreme_Court
gptkb:Argentina's_Supreme_Court gptkb:Austria's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Bolivia's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Brazil's_Federal_Supreme_Court gptkb:Canada's_Supreme_Court gptkb:Chile's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Colombia's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Costa_Rica's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Dominican_Republic's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Ecuador's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:El_Salvador's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:France's_Constitutional_Council gptkb:Germany's_Federal_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Guatemala's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Honduras'_Supreme_Court gptkb:India's_Supreme_Court gptkb:Israel's_Supreme_Court gptkb:Italy's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Jamaica's_Supreme_Court gptkb:Japan's_Supreme_Court gptkb:Malaysia's_Federal_Court gptkb:Mexico's_Supreme_Court gptkb:Nigeria's_Supreme_Court gptkb:Paraguay's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Peru's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Philippines'_Supreme_Court gptkb:Russia's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Singapore's_Court_of_Appeal gptkb:South_Africa's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Spain's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Thailand's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Trinidad_and_Tobago's_Privy_Council gptkb:Turkey's_Constitutional_Court gptkb:Uruguay's_Supreme_Court Vietnam's Constitutional Council Justice of the Peace Courts in the United States |
gptkbp:exhibitions |
temporary exhibitions
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gptkbp:facilitates |
court technology
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gptkbp:features |
glass roof
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gptkbp:first_african_american_justice |
gptkb:Thurgood_Marshall
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gptkbp:first_case_decided |
gptkb:West_v._Barnes
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gptkbp:first_female_justice |
gptkb:Sandra_Day_O'_Connor
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gptkbp:first_held |
gptkb:Jaramogi_Oginga_Odinga
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gptkbp:first_hispanic_justice |
gptkb:Sonia_Sotomayor
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gptkbp:first_holder |
gptkb:Jose_Abad_Santos
gptkb:Harilal_Jekisundas_Kania Sir William Buell Richards Sir Edward Wamala Moshe Landau |
gptkbp:first_session_held_in |
1790
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gptkbp:focuses_on |
women's rights
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gptkbp:formed |
gptkb:2006
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gptkbp:founded_by |
various years depending on jurisdiction
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gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:1970
1789 |
gptkbp:function |
gptkb:Judicial_review
gptkb:public_space Probate Cases Civil Cases Criminal Cases dispute resolution judicial review administration of justice Family Law Cases Hearing appeals from lower courts Interpreting EU law training barristers oversee lower courts Providing legal opinions highest appellate court enforce laws protect fundamental rights review laws Final appellate court protect rights legal adjudication trial court Ensuring EU law is applied uniformly review administrative decisions Advising national courts protection of fundamental rights review decisions interpret law interpretation of the constitution resolve disputes between federal bodies Hearing cases on competition law Hearing cases on consumer protection law Hearing cases on data protection law Hearing cases on environmental law Hearing cases on human rights law Hearing cases on immigration law Hearing cases on intellectual property law Hearing cases on labor law Hearing cases on public health law Hearing cases on public procurement law Hearing cases on social security law Hearing cases on taxation law Hearing cases on trade law highest court in the United States handle minor civil and criminal cases Ensuring compliance with EU treaties Hearing cases brought by EU institutions Hearing cases from individuals and organizations Hearing cases on anti-discrimination law Hearing cases on asylum law Hearing cases on civil law Hearing cases on contract law Hearing cases on criminal law Hearing cases on family law Hearing cases on financial regulation law Hearing cases on property law Hearing cases on tort law Interpreting treaties Promoting rule of law in EU Protecting rights of EU citizens Reviewing legality of EU acts Settling legal disputes between EU member states hear cases review constitutionality |
gptkbp:gender |
gptkb:Female
varies |
gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:Council_of_the_Inns_of_Court
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gptkbp:governing_body |
in India
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gptkbp:grants |
divorces
for legal research projects |
gptkbp:handles |
Criminal Prosecution
dispute resolution administrative cases appeals civil cases criminal cases Civil Litigation Constitutional matters Family Disputes high-profile cases Estate Matters |
gptkbp:has |
gptkb:student_housing
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gptkbp:has_a_chief_justice_who_is |
the head of the Court
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gptkbp:has_a_public_gallery_for |
Visitors
spectators |
gptkbp:has_a_public_information_office |
gptkb:true
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gptkbp:has_a_role_in_confirming |
federal judges
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gptkbp:has_a_role_in_interpreting |
federal statutes
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gptkbp:has_a_significant_role_in_shaping |
public policy
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gptkbp:has_a_website |
gptkb:true
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gptkbp:has_ability |
decision making
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gptkbp:has_advisory_board |
in legal policy making
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gptkbp:has_authority_over |
gptkb:Judicial_review
gptkb:European_Union gptkb:United_States_federal_law gptkb:international_law yes criminal law employment law environmental law family law property law Constitutional interpretation State Law constitutional law contract law equity court rules civil procedure rules administrative law intellectual property law interpret laws tort law human rights law competition law local courts common law principles statutory instruments interpret the Constitution trust law administrative justice criminal procedure rules over all state courts highest court in the United States family procedure rules |
gptkbp:has_been_involved_in_landmark_cases_such_as |
gptkb:Brown_v._Board_of_Education
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gptkbp:has_diversity_initiatives |
in the legal profession
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gptkbp:has_genre |
gptkb:fantasy
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gptkbp:has_headquarters_in |
varies by jurisdiction
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gptkbp:has_historical_significance |
gptkb:American_history
gptkb:true |
gptkbp:has_impact_on |
gptkb:federal_government
American law civil rights individual liberties separation of powers |
gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:government_policies
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gptkbp:has_judicial_authority_in |
gptkb:Philippines
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gptkbp:has_judicial_leadership_role |
gptkb:Yes
|
gptkbp:has_judicial_philosophies |
originalism
living constitutionalism |
gptkbp:has_jurors |
Jury Members
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gptkbp:has_location |
various locations in the United States
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gptkbp:has_meetings |
gptkb:President_of_the_United_States
gptkb:Yes gptkb:true yes open to the public nominated by the President held for significant cases confirmed by the Senate by the president or parliament president nominates justices |
gptkbp:has_members |
lawyers
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gptkbp:has_original_jurisdiction_in_cases_involving |
ambassadors
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gptkbp:has_partnerships_with |
gptkb:educational_institutions
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gptkbp:has_power |
interpret laws
Interpret the Constitution interpret the Constitution Overrule its own decisions Overturn laws |
gptkbp:has_publications |
legal journals
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gptkbp:has_role |
gptkb:Judicial_review
gptkb:legal_reforms gptkb:Judge gptkb:Justice Checks and balances legal expertise public trust in judiciary Interpreting the Constitution protecting minority rights Head of the judiciary Deputy to the President |
gptkbp:has_term_length_for_justices |
lifetime
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gptkbp:have_judicial_authority_over |
federal courts
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gptkbp:have_judicial_power_to |
overturn laws
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gptkbp:head |
gptkb:Judiciary_of_Kenya
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States |
gptkbp:headquartered_in |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkb:London |
gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Luxembourg_City
gptkb:Washington,_D._C. gptkb:Boston,_Massachusetts gptkb:London gptkb:New_York_City gptkb:Supreme_Court_Building gptkb:Karlsruhe |
gptkbp:hears_cases |
gptkb:national_security
gptkb:United_States_federal_law gptkb:immigration gptkb:Crisis_intervention gptkb:workers gptkb:intellectual_property Civil rights yes criminal law environmental law family law property law government agencies civil rights consumer protection elections state laws contract law appeals federal laws state law treaties health care constitutional issues civil and criminal appeals intellectual property cases national security cases constitutional challenges tax law admiralty law civil rights cases ambassadors whistleblower cases human rights cases tax law cases international law cases public interest cases discrimination cases bankruptcy cases antitrust cases civil liberties cases environmental law cases employment law cases criminal law cases religious freedom cases labor law cases property rights cases administrative law cases consumer protection cases immigration law cases tort law cases voting rights cases foreign affairs cases health care law cases contract law cases campaign finance cases education law cases military law cases freedom of speech cases environmental justice cases social justice cases consumer rights cases privacy rights cases class action cases abortion rights cases gun rights cases same-sex marriage cases |
gptkbp:hears_cases_on_appeal_from |
Lower federal courts
State supreme courts |
gptkbp:hears_oral_arguments_in |
October Term
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gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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gptkbp:highest_point |
gptkb:court_in_the_United_States
|
gptkbp:highlights |
Need for warrants
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gptkbp:historical_court |
first Supreme Court was established in 1789
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gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:India
in Israel |
gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
gptkb:U._S._Constitution
the Constitution |
gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:checks_and_balances
gptkb:Yes yes judicial independence judicial review oldest continuously functioning appellate court in the Americas constitutional interpretation landmark decisions landmark rulings role in democracy |
gptkbp:hosts |
networking events
legal events |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Supreme Court of the United States
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gptkbp:impact |
Digital surveillance
on democracy |
gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Middle_Temple
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States gptkb:Inner_Temple gptkb:United_States_District_Court gptkb:District_Courts gptkb:Gray's_Inn gptkb:Lincoln's_Inn |
gptkbp:independence |
gptkb:Canadian_Parliamentary_System
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gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:government_policies judicial appointments legal standards political systems sentences judicial policy |
gptkbp:influences |
Legal systems
public administration legal precedents Judicial precedent legal precedents in Israel legal precedents in South Africa |
gptkbp:influences_law |
yes
|
gptkbp:influences_society |
yes
|
gptkbp:international_relations |
engages with international judicial bodies
|
gptkbp:interprets_law_in |
gptkb:Carpenter_v._United_States
|
gptkbp:involved_in |
Constitutional interpretation
|
gptkbp:is |
a professional association
a historical institution a traditional institution a venue for legal ceremonies a site for legal history a center for legal education a community for barristers a historical gathering place for lawyers a membership organization a part of the legal system in England and Wales a place for legal advocacy training a place for legal discussions a place for legal practice training a site for legal research a venue for moot courts |
gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:court_of_appeal
gptkb:court_cases trial court superior court court of record court of first instance court of last resort for certain matters Trial Court of General Jurisdiction key component of the legal system trial court of general jurisdiction |
gptkbp:is_a_basis_for |
gptkb:Basic_Law_of_Germany
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gptkbp:is_a_federal_court |
nan
|
gptkbp:is_a_final_authority_on |
Legal matters
|
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of |
American democracy
Democratic societies the American legal system |
gptkbp:is_a_member_of |
gptkb:the_Supreme_Court
gptkb:Judicial_Appointments_Commission gptkb:National_Judicial_Appointments_Commission Judicial Selection Committee various legal associations Judicial Ethics Committee Judicial and Bar Council |
gptkbp:is_a_public_official |
in the Philippines
|
gptkbp:is_a_public_servant |
in the Philippines
|
gptkbp:is_a_resource_for |
legal research
for members |
gptkbp:is_a_significant_authority_on |
legal interpretation
|
gptkbp:is_a_site_for |
Legal arguments
|
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
gptkb:justice
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States justice in the U. S. |
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for |
Legal appeals
|
gptkbp:is_accessible_by |
gptkb:Public
the public |
gptkbp:is_accountable_to |
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
the public |
gptkbp:is_active_in |
legal technology initiatives
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gptkbp:is_affected_by |
same-sex marriage laws in the United States
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gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:law
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gptkbp:is_avenue_for |
Appeals
appeals intellectual property cases human rights cases tax law cases international law cases civil liberties cases environmental law cases administrative law cases immigration law cases federalism cases health care law cases separation of powers cases business law cases |
gptkbp:is_based_in |
gptkb:London
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gptkbp:is_challenged_by |
gptkb:court_cases
Legal arguments higher courts legal arguments Legal opposition |
gptkbp:is_cited_in |
legal arguments
legal scholarship |
gptkbp:is_compensated_by |
gptkb:federal_government
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gptkbp:is_composed_of_justices_nominated_by |
the President
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gptkbp:is_connected_to |
legal professionals
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gptkbp:is_considered |
Impact of technology
Highest court in the United States highest court in the United States |
gptkbp:is_countered_by |
Lower court decisions
administrative acts |
gptkbp:is_critical_for |
Judicial review process
U. S. democracy |
gptkbp:is_criticized_for |
Delays in justice
In its rulings |
gptkbp:is_debated_in |
facilitates dispute resolution
between state entities |
gptkbp:is_described_as |
gptkb:legislation
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gptkbp:is_different_from |
civil court
criminal court |
gptkbp:is_divided_into |
federal courts
state courts |
gptkbp:is_engaged_in |
community service initiatives
public policy discussions |
gptkbp:is_essential_for |
Rule of law
Legal certainty |
gptkbp:is_expected_to |
ensure fair trials
promote justice maintain public trust uphold the law maintain integrity ensure judicial independence foster public trust in the judiciary |
gptkbp:is_expected_to_ensure |
fair trials
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gptkbp:is_found_in |
federal systems
state systems |
gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:budget
gptkb:Federal_budget gptkb:state_government gptkb:federal_government state governments federal budget government budget |
gptkbp:is_guided_by |
legal ethics
judicial principles |
gptkbp:is_headed_by |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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gptkbp:is_in_charge_of |
administrative functions
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gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
gptkb:public_opinion
gptkb:Public_opinion political climate Legal scholars legal precedents judicial interpretations administrative regulations political environment |
gptkbp:is_influential_in |
Legal precedents
legal precedents shaping law |
gptkbp:is_informed_by |
gptkb:legal_case
constitutional law statutory law administrative law |
gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:legal_reforms
gptkb:Constitution gptkb:legal_education Legal reform Judicial appointments Constitutional interpretation Court administration Criminal justice reform Judicial accountability Judicial independence property disputes public policy public policy debates Public engagement Public inquiries community outreach programs judicial independence legal education initiatives pro bono work public inquiries Legal Precedents commercial disputes dispute resolution dispute resolution mechanisms human rights issues judicial appointments judicial training programs Access to justice Judicial reforms Legal disputes judicial review declarations landmark cases Amicus curiae briefs Access to justice initiatives legal precedents Legal aid legal advocacy public outreach initiatives Human rights issues family law cases court administration Judicial reviews Judicial training injunctions intellectual property cases divorce proceedings Alternative dispute resolution contract disputes constitutional challenges legal debates Judicial leadership Legal education Case management judicial activism judicial education Judicial collaboration judicial accountability Judicial training programs damages claims legal education programs Judicial ethics constitutional interpretation landmark decisions oral arguments Civil rights cases Landmark cases civil rights cases judicial restraint child custody cases criminal defense cases adoption cases tort claims Judicial transparency Judicial diversity Human rights cases civil rights advocacy human rights cases public interest litigation Judicial appointments commission Legal education reforms law reform initiatives tax law cases Legal aid initiatives appeals from lower courts international judicial cooperation Judicial conferences Judicial reform advocacy Judicial reform discussions international law cases legal aid initiatives legal reform initiatives legal research initiatives Judicial appointments process tort cases Judicial diversity initiatives Public interest litigation Judicial outreach programs Judicial policy making Civil justice reform legal education reforms bankruptcy cases international legal discussions public legal education landmark civil rights cases land use disputes environmental law cases court reforms employment law cases family law disputes Judicial advocacy consumer protection cases immigration law cases public law cases legal technology education Judicial networking Judicial outreach Judicial mentorship programs case law development international legal matters Judicial reform initiatives Judicial research Judicial policy development Public interest cases contract law cases property law cases writs of habeas corpus Judicial performance evaluation Judicial research initiatives Judicial innovation Judicial communication Judicial representation education law cases entertainment law cases health law cases real estate law cases sports law cases judicial training initiatives Public confidence in judiciary legal ethics discussions court governance private law cases wills and probate cases administrative functions of the court cyber law cases privacy law cases Judicial publications legal advocacy campaigns surrogacy cases criminal justice reform cases Judicial community engagement Judicial public education Judicial public relations judicial appointments process financial remedy cases judicial reviews of public bodies criminal justice process Judicial leadership development Judicial mentoring Case management reforms judicial reviews of administrative decisions Judicial public policy Legal precedent setting trusts and estates cases judicial appointments for the County Court judicial appointments for the Crown Court judicial appointments for the High Court judicial appointments for the Supreme Court judicial appointments for tribunals the assessment of judicial candidates the promotion of judicial diversity the recruitment of judges Judicial technology integration Judicial career development Judicial resource allocation Judicial succession planning Judicial workload management Judicial collaboration with stakeholders Judicial communication strategies Judicial training and capacity building Legal reforms in Kenya civil justice reform cases security law cases |
gptkbp:is_involved_in_cases_that_address |
individual rights
|
gptkbp:is_involved_in_cases_that_can |
Influence public opinion
Change laws Impact future legislation Shape constitutional interpretation |
gptkbp:is_involved_in_cases_that_can_affect |
the economy
|
gptkbp:is_involved_in_cases_that_can_impact |
civil liberties
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gptkbp:is_known_for |
Legal precedents
landmark rulings |
gptkbp:is_known_to |
Set legal standards
|
gptkbp:is_led_by |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
|
gptkbp:is_located_at |
1 First Street NE
1 First Street NE, Washington, D. C. |
gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkb:various_countries gptkb:Sydney gptkb:United_States gptkb:Royal_Courts_of_Justice gptkb:New_York_County gptkb:Islamabad Capital cities provincial capitals each state in the USA |
gptkbp:is_maintained_by |
judicial integrity
|
gptkbp:is_often_appealed_to |
state supreme court
|
gptkbp:is_often_called_upon_to_resolve |
conflicts between states
|
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
impartial
|
gptkbp:is_often_described_as |
Interpret laws
The Court the Court |
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in |
media discussions
|
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in |
landmark cases
high-profile cases public interest cases cases that shape society |
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in_cases_concerning |
gptkb:freedom_of_religion
freedom of speech gun rights |
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in_cases_regarding |
healthcare
environmental regulations corporate regulations |
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in_cases_that_address |
gptkb:immigration
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gptkbp:is_often_involved_in_cases_that_can_affect |
gptkb:national_security
labor rights |
gptkbp:is_often_involved_in_cases_that_can_impact |
gptkb:education_policy
social justice. |
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in |
legal arguments
|
gptkbp:is_often_seen_as_a_defender_of |
the Constitution
|
gptkbp:is_often_seen_as_a_guardian_of |
the Constitution
|
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in |
a political entity
A symbol of justice a political body |
gptkbp:is_often_the_final_arbiter_of |
legal disputes
|
gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:Judicial_branch_of_the_U._S._government gptkb:New_York_Judiciary gptkb:U._S._government gptkb:New_South_Wales_court_hierarchy gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States gptkb:Taliban gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_Kingdom gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_Kenya gptkb:People's_Republic_of_China gptkb:federal_government judicial independence judicial leadership Judicial reforms Supreme Court decisions Judicial hierarchy judicial accountability the judicial branch the legal system Judicial review process Judicial branch of the United States government judicial branch of government Judicial history state court system Judicial review cases Legal system of England and Wales judicial panels en banc hearings the judicial branch of government the system of checks and balances Judicial decision-making process Executive branch of Kenya judicial reforms in India judicial branch of the U. S. government the UK justice system Judicial system of Pakistan legal framework of Pakistan legal history of Pakistan the Philippine government judicial accountability system the judicial branch of the United States government |
gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a key legal figure
|
gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:American_Bar_Association
gptkb:international_law government bodies Legal community |
gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
Legal expertise
its role in enhancing judicial quality. |
gptkbp:is_recommended_by |
legal experts
law clerks |
gptkbp:is_referenced_in |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
|
gptkbp:is_required_to_attend |
Court sessions
|
gptkbp:is_respected_by |
yes
maintains public trust in judiciary |
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by |
gptkb:Lower_courts
Civil rights Criminal law Intellectual property Tax law Administrative law Election law Environmental law lower courts Health care law |
gptkbp:is_subject_to |
gptkb:Judicial_review
gptkb:checks_and_balances gptkb:Public_scrutiny gptkb:Constitution_of_Pakistan State Laws judicial review appeals process national laws Parliamentary oversight judicial oversight Judicial ethics judicial ethics judicial independence principles Code of conduct for United States judges Senate confirmation process confirmation by the Senate Senate confirmation hearings |
gptkbp:is_supported_by |
lower courts
administrative staff Judicial office holders the Ministry of Justice |
gptkbp:is_tasked_with |
Ensuring justice
ensuring justice ensuring fairness in appointments |
gptkbp:is_the_highest_court_of |
gptkb:the_United_States
|
gptkbp:issue_opinions_on |
legal matters
|
gptkbp:issues |
gptkb:Judgments
gptkb:Majority_opinion Rulings judgments rulings Orders court rulings judicial interpretations dissenting opinions administrative regulations judicial opinions guidelines for judges licenses to practice law concurring opinions majority opinions |
gptkbp:issues_decisions_that_are |
binding on lower courts
|
gptkbp:issues_decisions_that_can |
set legal precedents
|
gptkbp:issues_decisions_that_can_lead_to |
changes in legislation
|
gptkbp:issues_majority_opinions |
gptkb:true
|
gptkbp:issues_opinions_that_can_be |
majority or dissenting
|
gptkbp:issues_rulings_that_can |
Set legal precedents
|
gptkbp:issues_rulings_that_can_affect |
gptkb:government_policies
|
gptkbp:issues_rulings_that_can_be |
controversial
|
gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Neil_Gorsuch
gptkb:Sonia_Sotomayor gptkb:12 gptkb:16 gptkb:27 gptkb:7 gptkb:9 gptkb:Elena_Kagan gptkb:John_Jay gptkb:John_Roberts gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States gptkb:Alexander_Gesmundo gptkb:Amy_Coney_Barrett gptkb:Brett_Kavanaugh gptkb:Samuel_Alito gptkb:Kimberly_S._Budd gptkb:Ketanji_Brown_Jackson gptkb:Clarence_Thomas Elected Officials nine Justices Court Clerks life tenure High Court judges appointed by the state appointed by government serve for life unless impeached typically presided over by a justice of the peace José de la Viña |
gptkbp:judicial_advancement |
promotes judicial advancement
|
gptkbp:judicial_advocacy_groups |
collaborates with advocacy groups
|
gptkbp:judicial_capacity_building |
builds capacity in the judiciary
|
gptkbp:judicial_civic_education |
provides civic education on legal rights
|
gptkbp:judicial_community_engagement |
engages with the legal community
|
gptkbp:judicial_crisis_management |
manages crises in the judiciary
manages judicial crises |
gptkbp:judicial_crisis_response |
responds to judicial crises
|
gptkbp:judicial_innovation |
encourages judicial innovation
|
gptkbp:judicial_leadership_development |
develops leadership in the judiciary
|
gptkbp:judicial_leadership_role |
serves as a leader in the judiciary
|
gptkbp:judicial_mentorship |
mentors young lawyers
|
gptkbp:judicial_networking |
networks with other judicial leaders
|
gptkbp:judicial_performance_evaluation |
evaluates judicial performance
|
gptkbp:judicial_philosophies |
originalism and living constitution
|
gptkbp:judicial_policy_development |
develops policies for the judiciary
|
gptkbp:judicial_power_granted_by |
gptkb:U._S._Constitution
|
gptkbp:judicial_power_scope |
limited to cases and controversies
|
gptkbp:judicial_public_awareness |
raises public awareness about the judiciary
|
gptkbp:judicial_public_relations |
handles public relations for the judiciary
|
gptkbp:judicial_resource_management |
manages judicial resources
|
gptkbp:judicial_review |
gptkb:power
gptkb:Marbury_v._Madison gptkb:Yes gptkb:true yes state laws federal and state laws power to invalidate laws confirmed by the Senate supports judicial research power of judicial review can declare laws unconstitutional |
gptkbp:judicial_strategic_planning |
plans strategically for the judiciary
|
gptkbp:judicial_sustainability |
promotes sustainability in judicial practices
|
gptkbp:jurisdiction |
gptkb:Civil_Law
gptkb:Canada gptkb:European_Union gptkb:New_York_State gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States gptkb:United_States_federal_law gptkb:Massachusetts gptkb:England_and_Wales Criminal law Civil law constitutional law civil cases criminal cases state law administrative law constitutional issues serious criminal cases legal matters constitutional matters provincial level federal and state courts limited jurisdiction civil cases over a certain amount |
gptkbp:key_figures |
gptkb:legal_reforms
Israeli law judicial appointments constitutional law the rule of law the judiciary judicial accountability the legal system civil rights advocacy judicial reform discussions Legal system of Kenya the Philippine legal system |
gptkbp:key_player |
gptkb:checks_and_balances
Judicial independence environmental issues social issues judicial independence economic issues political issues national security issues privacy issues civil rights issues education issues the administration of justice judicial transparency healthcare issues immigration issues judicial reform efforts gun rights issues freedom of speech issues voting rights issues religious freedom issues judicial policy making the evolution of American law legal reforms in Israel |
gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:New_York_Times_Co._v._United_States
gptkb:Rucho_v._Common_Cause gptkb:California_v._Ciraolo gptkb:Furman_v._Georgia gptkb:Griswold_v._Connecticut gptkb:King_v._Burwell gptkb:National_Federation_of_Independent_Business_v._Sebelius gptkb:Riley_v._California gptkb:Roe_v._Wade gptkb:Texas_v._Johnson gptkb:West_Virginia_v._Environmental_Protection_Agency gptkb:Terry_v._Ohio gptkb:New_York_Times_Co._v._Sullivan gptkb:Brnovich_v._Democratic_National_Committee gptkb:Florida_v._Jardines gptkb:Ashcroft_v._Free_Speech_Coalition gptkb:Katz_v._United_States gptkb:Nixon_v._United_States gptkb:United_States_v._Alvarez gptkb:Gratz_v._Bollinger gptkb:Loving_v._Virginia gptkb:United_States_v._Stevens gptkb:Zubik_v._Burwell gptkb:Illinois_v._Gates gptkb:Obergefell_v._Hodges gptkb:Planned_Parenthood_v._Casey gptkb:Bostock_v._Clayton_County gptkb:United_States_v._Nixon gptkb:Tinker_v._Des_Moines_Independent_Community_School_District gptkb:Carpenter_v._United_States gptkb:United_States_v._Lopez gptkb:Biden_v._Texas gptkb:Grutter_v._Bollinger gptkb:Marbury_v._Madison gptkb:Gideon_v._Wainwright gptkb:Gonzales_v._Raich gptkb:Korematsu_v._United_States gptkb:Lemon_v._Kurtzman gptkb:Miranda_v._Arizona gptkb:Romer_v._Evans gptkb:Brown_v._Board_of_Education gptkb:Citizens_United_v._FEC gptkb:Shelby_County_v._Holder gptkb:United_States_v._Windsor gptkb:Mapp_v._Ohio gptkb:United_States_v._Jones gptkb:Bush_v._Gore gptkb:Snyder_v._Phelps gptkb:Brandenburg_v._Ohio gptkb:National_Labor_Relations_Board_v._Jones_&_Laughlin_Steel_Corporation gptkb:District_of_Columbia_v._Heller gptkb:Fisher_v._University_of_Texas_at_Austin gptkb:Bowers_v._Hardwick gptkb:United_States_v._O'_Brien gptkb:Packingham_v._North_Carolina gptkb:New_Jersey_v._T._L._O. gptkb:Whole_Woman's_Health_v._Hellerstedt gptkb:Dobbs_v._Jackson_Women's_Health_Organization |
gptkbp:language |
gptkb:French
gptkb:German |
gptkbp:leadership |
legal advocacy
legal community the judiciary legal reform efforts the legal community legal reform initiatives judicial community |
gptkbp:legal_background |
required
|
gptkbp:legal_framework |
gptkb:Judicial_review
gptkb:activists gptkb:Article_III_of_the_Constitution gptkb:President_of_the_United_States gptkb:Massachusetts_state_court_system gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States gptkb:United_States_federal_law gptkb:Christian_theology gptkb:Senate gptkb:true gptkb:Governor Opinions yes Constitutional interpretation Case law Judicial accountability Judicial independence Statutory interpretation required strong Oral arguments common law Dissenting opinions interpretation of laws high standards life tenure Legal interpretations textualism Legal reasoning Judicial precedents Judicial ethics Judicial activism collaborates with universities Legal analysis offers internships Judicial restraint ensured originalism impact on civil rights Majority opinions publishes research papers advocates for access to justice nominated by the President varies among justices provides training for judges provides guidance to lower courts interprets the Constitution living constitution part of the federal judiciary Concurring opinions impact on economic policies restraint ensures accountability promotes diversity in the judiciary transparent process hosts seminars socialist law impact on social issues promotes constitutional law impact on political landscape interprets laws impact on individual rights Writ of certiorari manages court operations resolves disputes between states promotes judicial ethics transparent and public promoted through appointments develops judicial policies debated concept impact on government powers by the Bundestag and Bundesrat limited interpretation of laws interprets Constitution oversees federal laws reviews state court decisions managed by the Administrative Office of the Courts confirmed by the Governor's Council ensured by the state constitution for new justices and court personnel governed by the Code of Judicial Conduct interprets the Constitution of Massachusetts monitored by the public and media Lower courts in Kenya collaborates with other branches of government engages with the public on judicial matters ensures transparency in judicial processes initiates court reforms oversees constitutional matters recommended by Judicial Service Commission |
gptkbp:legal_issue |
yes
published in the Massachusetts Reports |
gptkbp:legal_principle |
public participation
access to justice judicial independence equality before the law right to a fair trial presumption of innocence right to appeal right to privacy prohibition of torture protection of human rights protection of minors protection against self-incrimination right to legal counsel prohibition of ex post facto laws transparency in proceedings right to cross-examine witnesses right to present evidence prohibition of double jeopardy prohibition of inhumane treatment right to compensation right to an interpreter right to restitution protection of victims right to rehabilitation right to reintegration |
gptkbp:legal_representation |
often consulted
parties may represent themselves or hire attorneys supports through its library |
gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkb:China gptkb:United_States |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkb:various_countries gptkb:British_Museum gptkb:Canada gptkb:Germany gptkb:Kenya gptkb:London gptkb:New_York gptkb:Paris gptkb:United_States gptkb:Luxembourg gptkb:John_Adams_Courthouse Various countries varies by state varies by country |
gptkbp:made_decision_on |
patenting of DNA
|
gptkbp:majority_opinions |
yes
|
gptkbp:manages |
court budgets
|
gptkbp:mandates |
gptkb:Article_III_of_the_Constitution
|
gptkbp:may_award |
damages
|
gptkbp:may_be_assigned_to |
Special courts
|
gptkbp:may_be_removed_by |
gptkb:Parliament_of_South_Africa
|
gptkbp:may_consider |
constitutional issues
|
gptkbp:may_have |
moral dilemmas
drug courts specialized divisions self-help centers alternative dispute resolution options Interpret treaties District Court in some states specialized family courts succeed the President |
gptkbp:may_recuse_themselves_from |
Cases of conflict of interest
|
gptkbp:members |
gptkb:Judge
|
gptkbp:membership_benefits |
for lawyers
|
gptkbp:mentor |
for law students
|
gptkbp:monitors |
judicial performance
|
gptkbp:network |
for legal professionals
|
gptkbp:nominated_for |
gptkb:President_of_the_United_States
Supreme Court vacancies |
gptkbp:notable_case |
gptkb:Commonwealth_v._Dwyer
gptkb:United_States_v._Texas gptkb:Furman_v._Georgia gptkb:Griswold_v._Connecticut gptkb:National_Federation_of_Independent_Business_v._Sebelius gptkb:Roe_v._Wade gptkb:Texas_v._Johnson gptkb:New_York_Times_Co._v._Sullivan gptkb:Brnovich_v._Democratic_National_Committee gptkb:Ban_on_Nazi_symbols_case gptkb:Baker_v._Massachusetts_Department_of_Public_Health gptkb:Commonwealth_v._Mc_Carthy gptkb:Commonwealth_v._O'_Connell gptkb:Nixon_v._United_States gptkb:Rumsfeld_v._Forum_for_Academic_and_Institutional_Rights gptkb:Loving_v._Virginia gptkb:Obergefell_v._Hodges gptkb:Planned_Parenthood_v._Casey gptkb:Bostock_v._Clayton_County gptkb:Lüth_case gptkb:United_States_v._Nixon gptkb:Carpenter_v._United_States gptkb:United_States_v._Lopez gptkb:Marbury_v._Madison gptkb:Korematsu_v._United_States gptkb:Lemon_v._Kurtzman gptkb:Cohen_v._Massachusetts gptkb:Miranda_v._Arizona gptkb:Brown_v._Board_of_Education gptkb:Citizens_United_v._FEC gptkb:Shelby_County_v._Holder gptkb:United_States_v._Windsor gptkb:Bush_v._Gore gptkb:R_v._Brown gptkb:Goodridge_v._Department_of_Public_Health gptkb:R_v._Secretary_of_State_for_the_Home_Department gptkb:District_of_Columbia_v._Heller gptkb:Bowers_v._Hardwick gptkb:Whole_Woman's_Health_v._Hellerstedt gptkb:R_(on_the_application_of_Unison)_v._Lord_Chancellor gptkb:Dobbs_v._Jackson_Women's_Health_Organization gptkb:R_(on_the_application_of_Miller)_v._Prime_Minister gptkb:Commonwealth_v._Mc_Gowan Same-sex marriage ruling Abortion ruling R (on the application of Privacy International) v. Investigatory Powers Tribunal |
gptkbp:notable_figures |
Israeli society
Israeli democracy |
gptkbp:offers |
continuing legal education
continuing legal education programs |
gptkbp:offers_programs_in |
educational workshops
|
gptkbp:offers_workshops_on |
on legal skills
|
gptkbp:official_language |
Multilingual
|
gptkbp:official_website |
www.vicepresident.go.ke
|
gptkbp:opened |
gptkb:2000
|
gptkbp:operates |
in various countries
|
gptkbp:operates_under |
gptkb:Judicial_Appointments_and_Courts_Act_2003
gptkb:Constitution constitutional law federal rules of procedure administrative procedure act state rules of procedure |
gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:China
|
gptkbp:oversees |
gptkb:High_Court_of_Kenya
gptkb:Constitutional_Court_of_South_Africa gptkb:United_States_District_Court gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_Kenya gptkb:Lower_courts gptkb:Court_of_Appeal_of_Kenya court proceedings judicial appointments judicial review disciplinary actions lower courts law firms Judicial Districts Supreme Court justices lower federal courts mental health courts state courts judicial administration lower administrative courts adoption proceedings |
gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_Israel
gptkb:Judiciary_of_England_and_Wales gptkb:Government_of_Kenya gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_Pakistan gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_Philippines gptkb:Judiciary_of_Kenya gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States gptkb:United_States_Supreme_Court gptkb:New_York_State_Unified_Court_System gptkb:South_African_judiciary gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_India gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_Canada federal judiciary |
gptkbp:part_of_checks_and_balances |
yes
|
gptkbp:participated_in |
gptkb:public_outreach
Public speaking Judicial appointments judicial training programs judicial review judicial reviews Cabinet meetings legal conferences Legal scholarship impeachment proceedings judicial conferences judicial education Legal education initiatives law reform initiatives Legal conferences Judicial conferences Judicial education programs international judicial conferences |
gptkbp:participates_in |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
judicial appointments Oral arguments judicial reform |
gptkbp:position_held |
a lawyer
|
gptkbp:precedent |
yes
Case Law Stare decisis common law lower courts stare decisis sets binding precedents influences other jurisdictions |
gptkbp:precedes |
Judges of the Supreme Court
|
gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:William_Ruto
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States Previous Lord Chief Justice |
gptkbp:president |
gptkb:Koen_Lenaerts
gptkb:Andreas_Voßkuhle gptkb:Chantal_Arens |
gptkbp:primary_function |
judicial review
|
gptkbp:promotes |
access to justice
judicial transparency judicial accountability merit-based appointments |
gptkbp:provides |
gptkb:lawyer
gptkb:Judicial_Review Dispute Resolution networking opportunities administrative support judicial review due process legal interpretations public access to court records judicial oversight advocacy training legal guidance legal aid services feedback to candidates Legal clarity recommendations for judges Judicial clarity advice on judicial appointments guidance on selection criteria court services to citizens |
gptkbp:provides_access_to |
legal resources
|
gptkbp:provides_information_on |
legal careers
|
gptkbp:provides_live_audio_of |
oral arguments
|
gptkbp:provides_support_for |
legal innovation
|
gptkbp:provides_training_for |
legal practitioners
|
gptkbp:public_access |
yes
Court Records oral arguments court opinions available online to proceedings oral arguments are open to the public |
gptkbp:public_perception |
gptkb:political_influence
public trust judicial activism judicial restraint influences public policy controversial decisions Written by a Justice |
gptkbp:publications |
annual reports
newsletters legal opinions press releases case summaries issues judicial publications publishes judicial reports |
gptkbp:publishes |
annual reports
guidelines for legal practice judicial statistics |
gptkbp:publishes_opinions_on_its |
gptkb:website
|
gptkbp:purpose |
regulating the legal profession
to recommend candidates for judicial appointments provide accessible justice for minor offenses |
gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
donations
|
gptkbp:recommendation |
judicial policies
judicial reforms judges for High Courts |
gptkbp:record |
maintains public records of cases
|
gptkbp:reform |
gptkb:same-sex_marriage
advocates for legal reforms |
gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Court_of_Auditors
gptkb:European_Commission gptkb:European_Parliament gptkb:European_Court_of_Human_Rights judicial review |
gptkbp:relationship |
with other branches of government
|
gptkbp:replaced_by |
new appointees
acting Vice President |
gptkbp:replaces |
gptkb:Parliament_of_Pakistan
gptkb:President_of_the_United_States gptkb:Israel gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States impeachment process |
gptkbp:reports_to |
gptkb:Minister_of_Finance
state judiciary |
gptkbp:represents |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
gptkb:Judiciary_in_Kenya Judiciary of Pakistan the interests of its members Supreme Court in legal matters Kenya in international forums Judiciary in Israel Judiciary in South Africa |
gptkbp:requires |
mediation
Uphold the Constitution due process report on its activities review cases follow precedent publish its procedures take an oath |
gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:State_House,_Nairobi
gptkb:Royal_Courts_of_Justice |
gptkbp:responsible_for |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_Kenya
Judicial appointments Judicial administration case management administration of justice Legal Accountability legal interpretations court administration court schedules Judicial conduct Legal oversight upholding the law Interpreting laws interpreting law hearing appeals administration of the court system upholding the Constitution overseeing court proceedings assisting the President deciding cases recruitment of judges administration of the Supreme Court the selection of judges leading the Supreme Court justice under the law |
gptkbp:retired |
any time
|
gptkbp:revenue |
may charge filing fees for cases
|
gptkbp:reviews |
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:law State laws state laws government actions lower court decisions administrative decisions state court decisions Legal interpretations death penalty cases judicial appointment processes Case law on privacy |
gptkbp:role |
final appellate jurisdiction
interpreting the Constitution guardian of the constitution review of lower court decisions interpretation of the Constitution adjudication of disputes between states |
gptkbp:route_of_administration |
Court Administration
|
gptkbp:ruled |
naturally occurring DNA cannot be patented
|
gptkbp:ruled_in_favor_of |
gptkb:Cherokee_Nation
gptkb:Wisconsin_Right_to_Life gptkb:Mississippi_Band_of_Choctaw_Indians gptkb:Masterpiece_Cakeshop Catholic Bishop |
gptkbp:rules |
voting rights
campaign finance laws freedom of speech religious freedom gun control immigration laws privacy rights same-sex marriage rights abortion rights affirmative action health care laws corporate personhood |
gptkbp:series |
2023-2024
October term October term 2023 |
gptkbp:serve_for |
life tenure
|
gptkbp:served_as |
Federal regulations
|
gptkbp:served_in |
Lifetime appointment
Lifetime tenure |
gptkbp:serves_as |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
head of the judiciary |
gptkbp:serves_to_check |
executive and legislative branches
|
gptkbp:services_provided |
gptkb:legal_education
professional development legal assistance |
gptkbp:session |
yes
October to June held in Boston |
gptkbp:significance |
highly regarded
|
gptkbp:size |
2,500 square meters
|
gptkbp:sound |
civil cases
criminal cases family law cases constitutional matters probate cases small claims cases Civil Appeals Criminal Appeals cases involving federal law administrative law cases Family Law Appeals Probate Appeals cases involving citizens |
gptkbp:start_date |
gptkb:ceremony
|
gptkbp:structure |
intermediate courts
local courts supreme court |
gptkbp:success |
previous Chief Justice
|
gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
Deputy Prime Minister of Kenya |
gptkbp:support |
gptkb:government
legal matters new lawyers |
gptkbp:supports |
judicial independence
legal research court improvement initiatives |
gptkbp:symbol_of_justice |
yes
|
gptkbp:term |
fixed term
|
gptkbp:term_end |
gptkb:June
Late June |
gptkbp:term_length |
5 years
6 years Variable variable lifetime until retirement or resignation until retirement or removal non-fixed term |
gptkbp:term_start |
gptkb:October
First Monday in October |
gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
gptkb:United_States_federal_law gptkb:court_cases gptkb:international_law Court of law highest court supreme court Transnational court |
gptkbp:type_of |
gptkb:court_cases
may include small claims court |
gptkbp:type_of_insurance |
for legal practitioners
|
gptkbp:user_countries |
comparative law
|
gptkbp:utilizes |
technology in court proceedings
|
gptkbp:visitors |
millions annually
|
gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
Judicial politics
|
gptkbp:was_involved_in |
Public policy
civil rights voting rights Societal norms Individual rights Government powers |
gptkbp:website |
curia.europa.eu
www.bundesverfassungsgericht.de www.nycourts.gov www.mass.gov/courts/supreme-judicial-court supremecourt.gov www.courdecassation.fr |
gptkbp:works_with |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
Cabinet of Kenya |
gptkbp:writes_majority_opinions |
Legal decisions
|
gptkbp:written_opinions |
majority opinions
|
gptkbp:wrote_opinion_on |
gptkb:Carpenter_v._United_States
|
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:U._S._government
gptkb:Washington,_D._C. gptkb:United_States_government |
gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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