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The Court

The Supreme Court sits as a whole rather than in panels.

Computed by Benchlight The Supreme Court publishes no panel, because every participating justice takes part. Benchlight therefore lists the justices commissioned and in active service on June 5, 2025, from Federal Judicial Center service records. Recusals are shown only where the source records them, so a justice who did not participate may still appear here.

Case history

  • June 5, 2025
    decided Decision issued in Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos
  • March 4, 2025
    argued Oral argument in Smith & Wesson Brands v. Estados Unidos Mexicanos

Opinions and writings

Opinion of the Court By Elena Kagan June 5, 2025 Preliminary print

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Concurrence By Clarence Thomas June 5, 2025 Slip opinion

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Concurrence By Ketanji Brown Jackson June 5, 2025 Slip opinion

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Writing By Elena Kagan June 5, 2025 Slip opinion

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