Welcome to Supreme Court Opinions. In this episode, you’ll hear the Court’s opinion in Barrett v United States.

In this case, the court considered this issue: Does the Double Jeopardy Clause of the Fifth Amendment permit two sentences for an act that violates 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) and (j)?

The case was decided on January 14, 2026. 

The opinion is presented here in its entirety, but with citations omitted. If you appreciate this episode, please subscribe. Thank you.