U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Anti-Corruption Law in Snyder v. U.S. Ruling on Federal Statute

Jun 27, 2024, 01:30 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling in the case Snyder v. U.S., narrowed a federal anti-corruption statute, stating that it does not criminalize state and local officials accepting gratuities for past acts. Justices Sotomayor, Kagan, and Jackson dissented. The decision has significant implications for corruption cases, including those involving ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.