Clark v. Sweeney

607 U.S. 7 · Decided November 24, 2025 · Supreme Court of the United States

At a glance

Clark v. Sweeney was decided on November 24, 2025 unanimously (9–0). The Court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case. The decision was issued per curiam (an unsigned opinion of the Court). SCDB classifies its main issue as “Right to counsel” in the Criminal Procedure area.

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• Supreme Court of the United States — docket 25-52

Case details

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Full case caption

Clark v. Sweeney

SCDB identifiers: case 2025-002, docket 2025-002-01.

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