Next week's criminal law/procedure oral arguments

There are no cases raising core issues, but a couple on the margins. Issue summaries are from ScotusBlog, which also links to briefs and opinions below:

Tuesday, Nov. 2

• Sossamon v. Texas: Can an inmate sue a state for money damages for violations of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act?
• Schwarzenegger v. Entm't Merchants: Does a state law restricting the sale of violent video games to minors violate the First Amendment right to free speech?