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Hawaii High Court Sides with Native Community Groups in Water Dispute
The decision bolsters Hawaii’s public trust framework, a legal doctrine establishing that natural resources must be protected for public use.
MeGee v. El Patio, LLC
Dissent would have held that the state constitution imposes a duty on a liquor licensee to refrain from selling or furnishing alcohol to an intoxicated person
Washington Food Industry Association v. City of Seattle
Allowed challenge to law granting hazard pay to food delivery workers during the pandemic to move forward under takings, contract clause, and police powers claims
In re New Hampshire Divison for Children, Youth & Families
Ruled that tolling provision must be read into statute of limitations of law governing tort claims against state agencies so as to comport with constitution’s equal protection guarantees to child plaintiffs
Camden County v. Sweatt
Ruled that electors’ referendum to repeal county resolutions to purchase property was constitutionally authorized under home rule provisions
Threats to State Constitutional Abortion Protections
Even where voters pass abortion rights amendments, lawmakers and judges can undermine rights.
State Justices Speak Out Against Originalism
State supreme courts are increasingly a venue for debate over history’s role in constitutional interpretation.
State v. Granados
Ruled that confidential informant’s tip and police surveillance did not support reasonable suspicion of criminal conduct to justify police seizure of defendant
Ferry v. City of Montpelier
Ruled that a statute allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections did not violate the state constitution's voter eligibility provisions
