U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Jun. 24, 2014
9th Circuit gets more than its fair share of scrutiny
The justices review a greater share of the 9th Circuit's cases than its 19.7 percent share of national population would suggest. By David A. DeGroot
By David A. DeGroot
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is gaining a reputation for moderation. However, if the measure of moderation is the 9th Circuit's reversal rate at the U.S. Supreme Court, particularly by a unanimous court, a moderate reputation has not been earned.
So far in the Supreme Court's current term, the 9th Circuit has had 10 reversals in 11 cases decided, eight by votes of 9-0. Of 98 opportunities during this term, the justi...
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