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U.S. Supreme Court

Apr. 11, 2009

Trio of 9th Circuit Education Cases To Face Testing in Supreme Court

The 9th Circuit is known for disappointing prosecutors and corporate executives, but another constituency can be added to the list of disaffected litigants: school officials. Later this month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in three cases in which the appellate court ruled against schools and in favor of students.

By Lawrence Hurley
Daily Journal Staff Writer

WASHINGTON - The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has long been known for disappointing prosecutors and corporate executives with its decisions, but another constituency can be added to the list of disaffected litigants: school officials.

In the coming weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in three 9th Circuit education cases in which the appellate court ruled against s...

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