Today in Supreme Court History: November 17, 1880

11/17/1880: The United States and China sign treaty that protects Chinese laborers residing in the United States. This treaty was implicated in Yick Wo v. Hopkins (1886).

 

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[Dan Schiavetta]

Dennis v. Sparks, 449 U.S. 24 (decided November 17, 1980): private parties who allegedly corruptly conspired with judge to deny oil lease in violation of Due Process can still be sued under §1983 even though co-conspirator judge enjoys judicial immunity (echoes of the Watergate convictions, with Nixon as an unindicted co-conspirator)

Crouch v. United States, 266 U.S. 180 (decided November 17, 1924): federal court has no jurisdiction to stay state court proceedings as to enforcement of federal court judgment

Morrissey v. Perry, 137 U.S. 157 (decided November 17, 1890): statute prohibiting enlistment under the age of 18 did not void legal obligation of soldier who enlisted at age 17, deserted, then reappeared at age 21 and demanded his freedom; statute was for the benefit of parents and guardians in aid of custody and control of their children