Discussion Thread: US Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument in a Case About Federal Venue Rules in Criminal Law and Another on Arbitration Enforcement

C-SPAN's description in advance of the first case, which starts at 10 a.m. Eastern, is: "The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Abouammo v. United States, examining whether a federal crime can be prosecuted in a district where no criminal conduct occurred, based solely on where "contemplated effects" of that crime were felt."

C-SPAN's description of the second, which is set to start at 11 a.m., is: "The Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties, exploring whether federal courts maintain jurisdiction to confirm or vacate arbitration awards."

On Wednesday, April 1st the court will hear oral argument in the birthright citizenship case (NBC link).

News and Analysis

• SCOTUSblog: Abouammo v. United States

• SCOTUSblog: Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties

Where to Listen

• C-SPAN: Supreme Court Hears Case on Federal Venue Rules in Criminal Law

• C-SPAN: Supreme Court Hears Case on Arbitration Enforcement