Supreme Court of the United States

Opinions of October Term 2003

The 79 opinions the Supreme Court issued in the term that opened in October 2003: 72 signed by a Justice and 7 per curiam.

DecidedCaseOpinion byCitationCited
June 29, 2004Jose Francisco Sosa v. Humberto Alvarez-Machain et al.David Hackett Souter542 U.S. 692 (2004)1133
June 29, 2004John D. Ashcroft, Attorney General v. American Civil Liberties Union et al.Anthony McLeod Kennedy542 U.S. 656 (2004)419
June 28, 2004Flora Holland, Warden v. Jessie L. JacksonPer curiam542 U.S. 649 (2004)350
June 28, 2004United States v. Samuel Francis PataneClarence Thomas542 U.S. 630 (2004)619
June 28, 2004Missouri v. Patrice Seibert.David Hackett Souter542 U.S. 600 (2004)1541
June 28, 2004Yaser Esam Hamdi and Esam Fouad Hamdi as Next Friend of Yaser Esam Hamdi v. Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, et al.Sandra Day O'Connor542 U.S. 507 (2004)1441
June 28, 2004Shafiq Rasul, et al. v. George W. Bush, President of the United States, et al.John Paul Stevens542 U.S. 466 (2004)606
June 28, 2004Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense v. Jose Padilla and Donna R. Newman, as Next Friend of Jose PadillaWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist542 U.S. 426 (2004)3215
June 24, 2004Jeffrey a. Beard, Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, et al. v. George E. BanksClarence Thomas542 U.S. 406 (2004)365
June 24, 2004Richard B. Cheney, Vice President of the United States, et al. v. United States District Court for the District of Columbia et al.Anthony McLeod Kennedy542 U.S. 367 (2004)1878
June 24, 2004Dora B. Schriro, Director, Arizona Department of Corrections v. Warren Wesley SummerlinAntonin Scalia542 U.S. 348 (2004)2419
June 24, 2004Ralph Howard Blakely, Jr. v. WashingtonAntonin Scalia542 U.S. 296 (2004)13994
June 24, 2004Robert James Tennard v. Doug Dretke, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions DivisionSandra Day O'Connor542 U.S. 274 (2004)1965
June 21, 2004Intel Corporation v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.Ruth Bader Ginsburg542 U.S. 241 (2004)433
June 21, 2004Cheryl K. Pliler, Warden v. Richard Herman FordClarence Thomas542 U.S. 225 (2004)1058
June 21, 2004Aetna Health Inc., Fka Aetna U.S. Healthcare Inc. and Aetna U.S. Healthcare of North Texas Inc. v. Juan DavilaClarence Thomas542 U.S. 200 (2004)1620
June 21, 2004Larry D. Hiibel v. Sixth Judicial District Court of Nevada, Humboldt County, et al.Anthony McLeod Kennedy542 U.S. 177 (2004)884
June 14, 2004F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, et al. v. Empagran S.a. et al.Stephen Gerald Breyer542 U.S. 155 (2004)212
June 14, 2004Pennsylvania State Police v. Nancy Drew SudersRuth Bader Ginsburg542 U.S. 129 (2004)1256
June 14, 2004J. Elliott Hibbs, Director, Arizona Department of Revenue v. Kathleen M. Winn et al.Ruth Bader Ginsburg542 U.S. 88 (2004)703
June 14, 2004United States v. Carlos Dominguez BenitezDavid Hackett Souter542 U.S. 74 (2004)2402
June 14, 2004Gale Norton, Secretary of the Interior, et al. v. Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance et al.Antonin Scalia542 U.S. 55 (2004)1545
June 14, 2004Elk Grove Unified School District and David W. Gordon, Superintendent v. Michael a. Newdow et al.John Paul Stevens542 U.S. 1 (2004)924
June 7, 2004City of Littleton, Colorado v. Z. J. Gifts D-4, L. L. C., a Limited Liability Company, Dba Christal'SStephen Gerald Breyer541 U.S. 774 (2004)182
June 7, 2004Department of Transportation, et al. v. Public Citizen et al.Clarence Thomas541 U.S. 752 (2004)598
June 7, 2004Central Laborers' Pension Fund v. Thomas E. Heinz et al.David Hackett Souter541 U.S. 739 (2004)173
June 7, 2004Republic of Austria et al. v. AltmannJohn Paul Stevens541 U.S. 677 (2004)416
June 1, 2004Michael Yarborough, Warden v. Michael AlvaradoAnthony McLeod Kennedy541 U.S. 652 (2004)3494
May 24, 2004David L. Nelson v. Donal Campbell, Commissioner, Alabama Department of Corrections, et al.Sandra Day O'Connor541 U.S. 637 (2004)909
May 24, 2004Marcus Thornton v. United StatesWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist541 U.S. 615 (2004)660
May 17, 2004Basim Omar Sabri v. United StatesDavid Hackett Souter541 U.S. 600 (2004)466
May 17, 2004Grupo Dataflux v. Atlas Global Group, L. P., et al.Antonin Scalia541 U.S. 567 (2004)1346
May 17, 2004Tennessee v. George Lane et al.John Paul Stevens541 U.S. 509 (2004)1007
May 17, 2004Lee M. Till, et Ux. v. Scs Credit CorporationJohn Paul Stevens541 U.S. 465 (2004)381
May 17, 2004Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation v. Pamela L. HoodWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist541 U.S. 440 (2004)300
May 3, 2004Raymond L. Middleton, Warden v. Sally Marie McNeilPer curiam541 U.S. 433 (2004)459
May 3, 2004Jay Shawn Johnson v. CaliforniaPer curiam541 U.S. 428 (2004)
May 3, 2004Randall C. Scarborough v. Anthony J. Principi, Secretary of Veterans AffairsRuth Bader Ginsburg541 U.S. 401 (2004)692
May 3, 2004Doug Dretke, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions Division v. Michael Wayne HaleySandra Day O'Connor541 U.S. 386 (2004)727
May 3, 2004Edith Jones et al., on Behalf of Herself and a Class of Others Similarly Situated v. R. R. Donnelley & Sons CompanyJohn Paul Stevens541 U.S. 369 (2004)958
April 28, 2004Richard Vieth, Norma Jean Vieth, and Susan Furey v. Robert C. Jubelirer, President of the Pennsylvania Senate, et al.Antonin Scalia541 U.S. 267 (2004)394
April 28, 2004Engine Manufacturers Association and Western States Petroleum Association v. South Coast Air Quality Management District et al.Antonin Scalia541 U.S. 246 (2004)236
April 21, 2004Household Credit Services, Inc. and Mbna America Bank, N. a. v. Sharon R. PfennigClarence Thomas541 U.S. 232 (2004)178
April 19, 2004United States v. Billy Jo LaraStephen Gerald Breyer541 U.S. 193 (2004)
March 31, 2004Bedroc Limited, Llc, and Western Elite, Inc. v. United States et al.William Hubbs Rehnquist541 U.S. 176 (2004)561
March 30, 2004National Archives and Records Administration v. Allan J. Favish et al.Anthony McLeod Kennedy541 U.S. 157 (2004)945
March 30, 2004United States v. Manuel Flores-MontanoWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist541 U.S. 149 (2004)217
March 24, 2004Jeremiah W. (jay) Nixon, Attorney General of Missouri v. Missouri Municipal League et al.David Hackett Souter541 U.S. 125 (2004)121
March 23, 2004United States v. Abel Cosmo Galletti et al.Clarence Thomas541 U.S. 114 (2004)
March 23, 2004South Florida Water Management District v. Miccosukee Tribe of Indians et al.Sandra Day O'Connor541 U.S. 95 (2004)136
March 8, 2004Iowa v. Felipe Edgardo TovarRuth Bader Ginsburg541 U.S. 77 (2004)747
March 8, 2004Michael D. Crawford v. WashingtonAntonin Scalia541 U.S. 36 (2004)14756
March 2, 2004George H. Baldwin v. Michael ReeseStephen Gerald Breyer541 U.S. 27 (2004)2198
March 2, 2004Raymond B. Yates, M.d., P.c. Profit Sharing Plan, and Raymond B. Yates, Trustee v. William T. Hendon, TrusteeRuth Bader Ginsburg541 U.S. 1 (2004)171
February 25, 2004Shakur Muhammad, Aka John E. Mease v. Mark ClosePer curiam540 U.S. 749 (2004)1435
February 25, 2004United States Postal Service v. Flamingo Industries (usa) Ltd. et al.Anthony McLeod Kennedy540 U.S. 736 (2004)102
February 25, 2004Gary Locke, Governor of Washington, et al. v. Joshua DaveyWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist540 U.S. 712 (2004)230
February 24, 2004Delma Banks, Jr. v. Doug Dretke, Director, Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Correctional Institutions DivisionRuth Bader Ginsburg540 U.S. 668 (2004)1098
February 24, 2004Olympic Airways v. Rubina Husain, Individually and as Personal Representative of the Estate of Abid M. Hanson, Deceased, et al.Clarence Thomas540 U.S. 644 (2004)131
February 24, 2004Buck Doe v. Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of LaborDavid Hackett Souter540 U.S. 614 (2004)396
February 24, 2004General Dynamics Land Systems, Inc. v. Dennis Cline et al.David Hackett Souter540 U.S. 581 (2004)412
February 24, 2004Jeff Groh v. Joseph R. Ramirez et al.John Paul Stevens540 U.S. 551 (2004)1303
February 23, 2004Illinois v. Gregory FisherPer curiam540 U.S. 544 (2004)372
January 26, 2004John M. Lamie v. United States TrusteeAnthony McLeod Kennedy540 U.S. 526 (2004)1956
January 26, 2004John J. Fellers v. United StatesSandra Day O'Connor540 U.S. 519 (2004)132
January 21, 2004Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation v. Environmental Protection Agency et al.Ruth Bader Ginsburg540 U.S. 461 (2004)538
January 14, 2004Andrew J. Kontrick v. Robert a. RyanRuth Bader Ginsburg540 U.S. 443 (2004)1543
January 14, 2004Linda Frew, on Behalf of Her Daughter, Carla Frew, et al. v. Albert Hawkins, Commissioner, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, et al.Anthony McLeod Kennedy540 U.S. 431 (2004)564
January 13, 2004Illinois v. Robert S. LidsterStephen Gerald Breyer540 U.S. 419 (2004)398
January 13, 2004Verizon Communications Inc. v. Law Offices of Curtis v Trinko, LlpAntonin Scalia540 U.S. 398 (2004)412
January 13, 2004Securities and Exchange Commission v. Charles E. EdwardsSandra Day O'Connor540 U.S. 389 (2004)108
December 15, 2003Hernan O'Ryan Castro v. United StatesStephen Gerald Breyer540 U.S. 375 (2003)1352
December 15, 2003Maryland v. Joseph Jermaine PringleWilliam Hubbs Rehnquist540 U.S. 366 (2003)1610
December 10, 2003Mitch McConnell, United States Senator, et al. v. Federal Election Commission, et al.John Paul Stevens540 U.S. 93 (2003)740
December 2, 2003Raytheon Company v. Joel HernandezClarence Thomas540 U.S. 44 (2003)600
December 2, 2003United States v. Lashawn Lowell BanksDavid Hackett Souter540 U.S. 31 (2003)343
November 12, 2003Jo Anne B. Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security v. Pauline ThomasAntonin Scalia540 U.S. 20 (2003)1983
November 3, 2003Betty Mitchell, Warden v. Gregory EsparzaPer curiam540 U.S. 12 (2003)1091
October 20, 2003Michael Yarborough, Warden, et Al.'S v. Lionel E. GentryPer curiam540 U.S. 1 (2003)1480

← All Supreme Court opinions

Source: opinions from October Term 2003, 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.