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Tip of the Week: How to Locate a Slip Opinion

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Did you know HeinOnline is your go-to resource for everything Supreme Court-related? From exploring the history of nominations to diving into U.S. Reports and expert analyses on upcoming cases, we’ve got it covered. But here’s something you might not know: you can also access slip opinions! No need to wait for the official U.S. Report—find slip opinions right in our U.S. Supreme Court Library. Watch the quick video or keep reading to learn how.

Locating a Slip Opinion

Let’s start by locating the slip opinion for Trump v. United States, a more current and controversial case that was heard by the Supreme Court on presidential immunity.

Searching by Slip Opinion Number

To begin, enter the U.S. Supreme Court Library and select the Official Reports subcollection. From there, choose the United States Reports Slip Opinions.

image of United States Reports Slip Opinion tittle in U.S. Supreme Court Library

Next, use the “Search this title” option and enter the slip opinion number 23-939.

image of search box to use when entering a slip opinion number

On the results page, you’ll find the slip opinion listed—just click the title to view it.

image of search results for a slip opinion numer
image of Trump v. United States slip opinion

Searching by Case Name

Similarly, you can search within the United States Reports Slips Opinions by case name. Using the same search bar, enter “Trump v. United States” using quotations.

image of a search for a slip opinion using a case name in quotes

This will return 1 result for the Trump v. United States slip opinion.

PRO TIP: Click the Oyez icon to listen to audio of the case. Oyez is a free integration that offers transcript-synchronized and searchable audio, easily understandable case summaries, illustrated decision information, and opinions.

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Lauren Mattiuzzo
Lauren has been an employee of the William S. Hein & Co., Inc. for more than 20 years. During her long tenure, she has worked in various departments and developed considerable skills. Most recently, she acts as a lead member of the marketing staff and oversees the HeinOnline support team. Lauren's blog posts focus on tips, tricks, and how to make the most out of HeinOnline tools. She also enjoys writing on topics that are close to her heart, such as social issues, pop culture, and sports.
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Lauren has been an employee of the William S. Hein & Co., Inc. for more than 20 years. During her long tenure, she has worked in various departments and developed considerable skills. Most recently, she acts as a lead member of the marketing staff and oversees the HeinOnline support team. Lauren's blog posts focus on tips, tricks, and how to make the most out of HeinOnline tools. She also enjoys writing on topics that are close to her heart, such as social issues, pop culture, and sports.
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