Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy

Ruling in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy, on June 27, 2024, the majority opinion declared that "When the SEC seeks civil penalties against a defendant for securities fraud, the Seventh Amendment entitles the defendant to a jury trial."

The question presented was:

[W]hether the Seventh Amendment entitles a defendant to a jury trial when the SEC seeks civil penalties for securities fraud.

Oral Arguments

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The Ruling