Supreme Court of the United States

Opinions of October Term 2001

The 84 opinions the Supreme Court issued in the term that opened in October 2001: 75 signed by a Justice and 9 per curiam.

DecidedCaseOpinion byCitationCited
June 28, 2002United States v. John BassPer curiam536 U.S. 862 (2002)
June 28, 2002Terry L. Stewart, Director, Arizona Department of Corrections v. Robert Douglas SmithPer curiam536 U.S. 856 (2002)158
June 27, 2002Board of Education of Independent School District No. 92 of Pottawatomie County, et al. v. Lindsay Earls et al.Clarence Thomas536 U.S. 822 (2002)498
June 27, 2002Republican Party of Minnesota, et al. v. Suzanne White, Chairperson, Minnesota Board of Judicial Standards, et al.Antonin Scalia536 U.S. 765 (2002)488
June 27, 2002Larry Hope v. Mark Pelzer et al.John Paul Stevens536 U.S. 730 (2002)4957
June 27, 2002Susan Tave Zelman, Superintendent of Public Instruction of Ohio, et al. v. Doris Simmons-Harris et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist536 U.S. 639 (2002)320
June 24, 2002Kennedy D. Kirk v. LouisianaPer curiam536 U.S. 635 (2002)292
June 24, 2002United States v. Angela RuizStephen Gerald Breyer536 U.S. 622 (2002)1180
June 24, 2002Timothy Stuart Ring v. ArizonaRuth Bader Ginsburg536 U.S. 584 (2002)4683
June 24, 2002William Joseph Harris v. United StatesAnthony McLeod Kennedy536 U.S. 545 (2002)1506
June 24, 2002Be & K Construction Company v. National Labor Relations Board et al.Sandra Day O'Connor536 U.S. 516 (2002)298
June 20, 2002Utah, et al. v. Donald L. Evans, Secretary of Commerce, et al.Stephen Gerald Breyer536 U.S. 452 (2002)202
June 20, 2002City of Columbus, et al. v. Ours Garage and Wrecker Service, Inc., et al.Ruth Bader Ginsburg536 U.S. 424 (2002)272
June 20, 2002Warren Christopher, Former Secretary of State, et al. v. Jennifer K. HarburyDavid Hackett Souter536 U.S. 403 (2002)2579
June 20, 2002Rush Prudential Hmo, Inc. v. Debra C. Moran et al.David Hackett Souter536 U.S. 355 (2002)300
June 20, 2002Daryl Renard Atkins v. VirginiaJohn Paul Stevens536 U.S. 304 (2002)3384
June 20, 2002Gonzaga University and Roberta S. League v. John DoeWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist536 U.S. 273 (2002)2504
June 17, 2002Martin Horn, Commissioner, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, et al. v. George E. BanksPer curiam536 U.S. 266 (2002)220
June 17, 2002United States v. Fior D'Italia, Inc.Stephen Gerald Breyer536 U.S. 238 (2002)189
June 17, 2002Tom L. Carey, Warden v. Tony Eugene SaffoldStephen Gerald Breyer536 U.S. 214 (2002)1072
June 17, 2002United States v. Christopher Drayton and Clifton Brown, Jr.Anthony McLeod Kennedy536 U.S. 194 (2002)1084
June 17, 2002Kay Barnes, Etc., et al. v. Jeffrey GormanAntonin Scalia536 U.S. 181 (2002)655
June 17, 2002Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc., et al. v. Village of Stratton et al.John Paul Stevens536 U.S. 150 (2002)293
June 10, 2002Franconia Associates, et al. v. United StatesRuth Bader Ginsburg536 U.S. 129 (2002)273
June 10, 2002National Railroad Passenger Corporation v. Abner Morgan, Jr.Clarence Thomas536 U.S. 101 (2002)6600
June 10, 2002Jpmorgan Chase Bank v. Traffic Stream (bvi) Infrastructure LimitedDavid Hackett Souter536 U.S. 88 (2002)
June 10, 2002Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Mario EchazabalDavid Hackett Souter536 U.S. 73 (2002)322
June 10, 2002David R. McKune, Warden, et al. v. Robert G. LileAnthony McLeod Kennedy536 U.S. 24 (2002)910
June 10, 2002Robert J. Devlin v. Robert a. Scardelletti et al.Sandra Day O'Connor536 U.S. 1 (2002)482
June 3, 2002The Holmes Group, Inc. v. Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.Antonin Scalia535 U.S. 826 (2002)617
June 3, 2002Securities and Exchange Commission v. Charles ZandfordJohn Paul Stevens535 U.S. 813 (2002)406
May 28, 2002Gary E. Gisbrecht, Barbara a. Miller, and Nancy Sandine v. Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social SecurityRuth Bader Ginsburg535 U.S. 789 (2002)4551
May 28, 2002Federal Maritime Commission v. South Carolina State Ports Authority et al.Clarence Thomas535 U.S. 743 (2002)443
May 28, 2002Festo Corporation v. Shoketsu Kinzoku Kogyo Kabushiki Co., Ltd., et al.Anthony McLeod Kennedy535 U.S. 722 (2002)669
May 28, 2002Ricky Bell, Warden v. Gary Bradford ConeWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist535 U.S. 685 (2002)4309
May 20, 2002Mathias v. Worldcom Techs.Per curiam535 U.S. 682 (2002)
May 20, 2002Alabama v. Lereed SheltonRuth Bader Ginsburg535 U.S. 654 (2002)330
May 20, 2002Verizon Md. Inc. v. Public Service Comm'N of Md.Antonin Scalia535 U.S. 635 (2002)1977
May 20, 2002United States v. Leonard Cotton, Marquette Hall, Lamont Thomas, Matilda Hall, Jovan Powell, Jesus Hall, and Stanley Hall, Jr.William Hubbs Rehnquist535 U.S. 625 (2002)3303
May 13, 2002Paul D. Lapides v. Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, et al.Stephen Gerald Breyer535 U.S. 613 (2002)1425
May 13, 2002John Ashcroft, Attorney General v. American Civil Liberties Union, et al.Clarence Thomas535 U.S. 564 (2002)386
May 13, 2002Verizon Communications Inc., et al. v. Federal Communications Commission, et al.David Hackett Souter535 U.S. 467 (2002)247
May 13, 2002City of Los Angeles v. Alameda Books, Inc., et al.Sandra Day O'Connor535 U.S. 425 (2002)467
April 29, 2002US Airways, Inc. v. Robert BarnettStephen Gerald Breyer535 U.S. 391 (2002)828
April 29, 2002Tommy G. Thompson, Secretary of Health and Human Services, et al. v. Western States Medical Center et al.Sandra Day O'Connor535 U.S. 357 (2002)278
April 23, 2002Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council, Inc., et al. v. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency et al.John Paul Stevens535 U.S. 302 (2002)862
April 17, 2002United States v. Sandra L. CraftSandra Day O'Connor535 U.S. 274 (2002)448
April 16, 2002John D. Ashcroft, Attorney General, et al. v. the Free Speech Coalition et al.Anthony McLeod Kennedy535 U.S. 234 (2002)1129
April 1, 2002Sao Paulo State of the Federative Republic of Brazil v. American Tobacco Co., Inc., et al.Per curiam535 U.S. 229 (2002)
April 1, 2002Wanda Adams, et al. v. Florida Power Corporation and Florida Progress CorporationPer curiam535 U.S. 228 (2002)
March 27, 2002Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security v. Cleveland B. WaltonStephen Gerald Breyer535 U.S. 212 (2002)1238
March 27, 2002Walter Mickens, Jr. v. John Taylor, WardenAntonin Scalia535 U.S. 162 (2002)1451
March 27, 2002Hoffman Plastic Compounds, Inc. v. National Labor Relations BoardWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist535 U.S. 137 (2002)309
March 26, 2002Department of Housing and Urban Development v. Pearlie Rucker et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist535 U.S. 125 (2002)319
March 19, 2002Leonard Edelman v. Lynchburg CollegeDavid Hackett Souter535 U.S. 106 (2002)238
March 19, 2002Tracy Ragsdale, et al. v. Wolverine World Wide, Inc.Anthony McLeod Kennedy535 U.S. 81 (2002)620
March 4, 2002United States v. Alphonso VonnDavid Hackett Souter535 U.S. 55 (2002)2081
March 4, 2002Cornelius P. Young, et Ux. v. United StatesAntonin Scalia535 U.S. 43 (2002)393
March 4, 2002New York et al. v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission et al.John Paul Stevens535 U.S. 1 (2002)237
February 27, 2002Lance Raygor and James Goodchild v. Regents of the University of Minnesota, et al.Sandra Day O'Connor534 U.S. 533 (2002)286
February 26, 2002Correction Officer Porter, et al. v. Ronald NussleRuth Bader Ginsburg534 U.S. 516 (2002)4960
February 26, 2002Akos Swierkiewicz v. Sorema N. a.Clarence Thomas534 U.S. 506 (2002)8748
February 20, 2002Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services v. Irene BlumerRuth Bader Ginsburg534 U.S. 473 (2002)177
February 19, 2002Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security v. Sigmon Coal Company, Inc., et al.Clarence Thomas534 U.S. 438 (2002)1044
February 19, 2002Owasso Independent School District No. I-011, Aka Owasso Public Schools, et al. v. Kristja J. Falvo, Parent and Next Friend of Her Minor Children, Elizabeth Pletan, Philip Pletan, and Erica PletanAnthony McLeod Kennedy534 U.S. 426 (2002)
January 22, 2002Kansas v. Michael T. CraneStephen Gerald Breyer534 U.S. 407 (2002)765
January 22, 2002Remon Lee v. Mike Kemna, Superintendent, Crossroads Correctional CenterRuth Bader Ginsburg534 U.S. 362 (2002)511
January 16, 2002National Cable & Telecommunications Association, Inc. v. Gulf Power Company et al.Anthony McLeod Kennedy534 U.S. 327 (2002)
January 15, 2002Caren Cronk Thomas and Windy City Hemp Development Board v. Chicago Park DistrictAntonin Scalia534 U.S. 316 (2002)478
January 15, 2002Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Waffle House, Inc.John Paul Stevens534 U.S. 279 (2002)1129
January 15, 2002United States v. Ralph ArvizuWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist534 U.S. 266 (2002)3936
January 9, 2002William Arthur Kelly v. South CarolinaDavid Hackett Souter534 U.S. 246 (2002)186
January 9, 2002Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Labor v. Mallard Bay Drilling, Inc.John Paul Stevens534 U.S. 235 (2002)
January 8, 2002Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company, et al. v. Janette Knudson and Eric KnudsonAntonin Scalia534 U.S. 204 (2002)1264
January 8, 2002Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. v. Ella WilliamsSandra Day O'Connor534 U.S. 184 (2002)1389
January 8, 2002Larry Dean Dusenbery v. United StatesWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist534 U.S. 161 (2002)924
December 12, 2001Terry L. Stewart, Director, Arizona Department of Corrections v. Robert Douglas SmithPer curiam534 U.S. 157 (2001)
December 10, 2001J. E. M. Ag Supply, Inc., Dba Farm Advantage, Inc., et al. v. Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.Clarence Thomas534 U.S. 124 (2001)254
December 10, 2001United States v. Mark James KnightsWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist534 U.S. 112 (2001)1478
November 27, 2001Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Norman Y. Mineta, Secretary of Transportation, et al.Per curiam534 U.S. 103 (2001)
November 27, 2001Chickasaw Nation v. United StatesStephen Gerald Breyer534 U.S. 84 (2001)405
November 27, 2001Correctional Services Corporation v. John E. MaleskoWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist534 U.S. 61 (2001)1854
November 13, 2001Trw Inc. v. Adelaide AndrewsRuth Bader Ginsburg534 U.S. 19 (2001)1407
November 13, 2001United States Postal Service v. Maria a. GregorySandra Day O'Connor534 U.S. 1 (2001)220

← All Supreme Court opinions

Source: opinions from October Term 2001, the U.S. Reports (via govinfo.gov / supremecourt.gov), with authoring Justice and vote from the Supreme Court Database (Washington University) or the Court’s syllabus. Citation counts from the Free Law Project’s CourtListener bulk data. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying.