Today in Supreme Court History: November 2

United States v. Kirby Lumber Co., 284 U.S. 1 (decided November 2, 1931): the gain realized by company which bought up its own bonds at a lower price than issued is taxable

United States v. Portale, 235 U.S. 27 (decided November 2, 1914): another opinion by Holmes, concerning conviction under a statute that someone should explain to me (currently 18 U.S. §2424): if you harbor an alien woman brought here for prostitution, you must file a statement to that effect with Immigration (subsection (b) provides immunity, but can anyone trust that?  does anyone comply with this statute?  or is it just an add-on in a prosecution under the Mann Act for pimping?)

McKesson v. Doe, 141 S.Ct. 48 (decided November 2, 2020): Circuit Court should have certified question to the Louisiana Supreme Court (on whether Louisiana law holds organizer liable for actions of protester in seriously injuring policeman with thrown rock) instead of trying to decide it themselves