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Siegel v. Fitzgerald (21-441)

Term
Issue

Whether the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act violates the uniformity requirement of the Constitution's bankruptcy clause by increasing quarterly fees solely in districts under the U.S. Trustee program, not in those under the Bankruptcy Administrator program.

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Opinion

The Supreme Court ruled on June 6 that Congress’ enactment of a significant fee increase that exempted debtors in two states violated the uniformity requirement of the bankruptcy clause.

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Oral Arguments Date

April 18, 2022.

Certiorari Granted Date