Derek J. DeGroot v. Wisconsin Department of Corrections, et al.
SocialSecurity HabeasCorpus JusticiabilityDoctri
Whether the doctrine of mootness remains a jurisdictional limitation given equitable exceptions and the 'capable of repetition yet evading review' standard
QUESTIONS PRESENTED FOR REVIEW 1. Given that there are no equitable exceptions to jurisdictional limitations, and the doctrine of mootness includes a "capable of repetition yet evading review" exception, should the doctrine of mootness still be considered a jurisdictional limitation? 2. Is it permissible for a federal court to make a sua sponte determination that . acase is moot where the defendants have presumptively ceased the challenged conduct for the moment, but have made no attempt to show that they will refrain from repeating the challenged conduct in the future? 3. Does the “RLUIPA,” like the “RFRA,” allow a plaintiff to recover damages against defendants who are sued in their individual capacities? iii