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::*''Blakely v. Washington'', invalidating increase in punishment based on facts not proven at trial allowed by state sentencing guidelines but going beyond statutory limits; had effect of weakening sentencing guidelines
 
::*''Blakely v. Washington'', invalidating increase in punishment based on facts not proven at trial allowed by state sentencing guidelines but going beyond statutory limits; had effect of weakening sentencing guidelines
 
::*''Vieth v. Jubelirer'', declaring political gerrymandering challenges to be non-justifiable and thereby limiting court jurisdiction
 
::*''Vieth v. Jubelirer'', declaring political gerrymandering challenges to be non-justifiable and thereby limiting court jurisdiction
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::*''Crawford v. Washington'', reestablishing the constitutional right by defendants to confront witnesses against them in court, rather than simply reading testimonial statements by accusers
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::*''Kyllo v. United States'', requiring a warrant before using thermal imaging technology to detect the growing of marijuana plants inside homes
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Other opinions include a decision against mandatory collection of certain types of dues in Washington State, and an opinion on free speech in judicial campaigns.
    
:opinions for the Court (and key concurrences) by Justice Thomas: 80
 
:opinions for the Court (and key concurrences) by Justice Thomas: 80
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