Supreme Court Cases
Bronx Household of Faith v. New York City Bd. of Educ., No. 11-386 (12/5/11). The Court let stand a ruling by the Second Circuit upholding a policy of the New York City Board of Education against religious worship in schools. Underlying case
J.D.B. v. North Carolina, 131 S. Ct. 2394 (2011). The Court ruled that age is a relevant factor when determining if a child is "in custody" for purposes of giving Miranda warnings. Summary
Camreta v. Greene, 131 S. Ct. 2020 (2011). The Court declined to decide whether police and social workers must get a warrant before interviewing a child at school about alleged sexual abuse. In its 7-3 decision, the court found the issue was moot.
