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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 May 15, 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

  • May 15, 2025
    decided Decision issued in Barnes v. Felix
  • Jan. 22, 2025
    argued Oral argument in Barnes v. Felix

Opinions and writings

Lead opinion By Elena Kagan May 15, 2025 Preliminary print

PRELIMINARY PRINT Volume 605 U. S. Part 1 Pages 73–90 OFFICIAL REPORTS OF THE SUPREME COURT May 15, 2025 Page Proof Pending Publication REBECCA A. WOMELDORF reporter of decisions NOTICE: This preliminary print is subject to formal revision before the bound volume is published. Users are r…

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Concurrence By Brett M. Kavanaugh May 15, 2025 Preliminary print

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