The newly installed Roberts Court has its work cut out. Among the 41 cases scheduled for argument so far are a bunch of federalism-related matters. These range from the momentous (such as the already-argued Gonzales v. Oregon, involving Oregon’s “assisted suicide” statute) to the highly technical (e.g., the determination of a banking association’s state “citizenship,” Wachovia Bank v. Schmidt). We await the outcomes with great interest and anticipation. For now, we thank our lucky stars for a Chief Justice who will hit this treacherous ground running.
For a list of federalism-related cases and questions presented, click here.