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GOMEZ v. UNITED STATES

No. 88-5014.

490 U.S. 858 (1989)

GOMEZ v. UNITED STATES

Supreme Court of United States.

Decided June 12, 1989

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joel B. Rudin argued the cause for petitioners in both cases. With him on the briefs was Jerald Levine.

Michael K. Kellogg argued the cause for the United States. On the brief were Acting Solicitor General Bryson, Assistant Attorney General Dennis, and Richard J. Lazarus.†

JUSTICE STEVENS delivered the opinion of the Court.

Since its enactment in 1968, the Federal Magistrates Act has permitted district courts to assign magistrates certain described powers and duties, as well as "such additional duties as are not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States."1 The principal question presented is whether presiding at the selection of a jury in...

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