Another 5-4 Opinion Today:
Among today's opinions, the Supreme Court also issued a 5-4 decision in Irizarry v. United States, a sentencing case. Here's the line-up: Justice Stevens wrote the opinion for the Court, joined by the Chief Justice and Justices Scalia, Thomas, and Alito. Justice Breyer dissented, joined by Justices Kennedy, Souter, and Ginsburg.