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On November 9, 2026, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Nielsen v. Watanabe, a case over whether a federal inmate can sue detention-center medical staff for allegedly denying him care.The Supreme Court heard arguments in Nielsen v. Watanabe, a case that could further limit lawsuits against federal officers accused of constitutional violations.The justices heard arguments in Nielsen v. Watanabe, which tests whether a federal inmate can bring a damages claim against detention-center staff.