Also known as: military reserves · reserves · reserve forces
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A component of the United States armed forces whose members serve part-time in a civilian capacity while remaining subject to federal mobilization for active duty.
Ming Ma, a member of the military reserve, promised Matrix Technologies either to supply parts or to perform installation services. When Matrix sued for breach after Ming chose neither option, the court held that the promise lacked consideration because Ming retained an unfettered choice between alternatives.
Mason McCarthy, a military reserve officer holding a general power of appointment over family trust assets, executed a release of that power. The release became irrevocable because Mason did not expressly reserve any right to revoke or amend it.
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Mohan Malhotra, a nonveteran applicant for a state civil-service post, sued after a military reserve veteran with a lower exam score received the position under a statutory preference. The court upheld the preference after finding no discriminatory purpose targeting women.
Mina Mehta, a military reserve member held by federal authorities, petitioned for habeas relief after a military commission denied access to counsel. The court required that any trial procedures satisfy constitutional protections applicable to the detention.
Marcus Mitchell, a military reserve supplier, challenged a federal statute regulating interstate transport of reserve equipment. The court sustained the statute as a valid exercise of Congress power to regulate commerce among the states.
Matthew Martinez, a state military reserve academy official, defended single-sex admission policies after a female applicant was denied entry. The court required the state to show an exceedingly persuasive justification for the exclusion.
No. Plaintiffs who are simply members of the military reserve lack standing to challenge the service of members of Congress in the reserve because they assert only an abstract injury rather than a concrete and particularized harm.
Yes. State statutes commonly authorize public employers to grant paid military leave to employees called to active duty in the federal military reserve forces.
It can. Congress may continue to exercise war powers during postwar transition periods when regulations remain reasonably related to remedying wartime disruptions or addressing continuing national defense needs such as reserve stockpiling.
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