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How Far Does the Kansas Constitution Go in Protecting Bodily Autonomy and Dignity?
Two recent transgender rights cases may help answer this question.
Rivera v. Borough of Pottstown
Pennsylvania appellate court ruled that administrative warrants for rental home inspections must have individualized probable cause to satisfy the state's search and seizure clause, exceeding the federal standard
Gun Owners of America v. City of Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Supreme Court will consider whether a state law regulating firearms preempts Philadelphia's ban on ghost guns and whether a claim the ban violates the state constitutional right to bear arms was waived
Texas Primary Election Highlights the Hazards of Unnecessary Election Changes
A dubious change to procedures and competing court decisions caused voter confusion on March Election Day; the change will be reversed for the upcoming run-offs.
McNabb v. Harrison
Tennessee Supreme Court held the state constitution requires a candidate running for municipal judge to be a resident of the same municipality to which he will be assigned, both at time of the election and for one year prior; litigation continues on remand
Chilutti v. Uber
Pennsylvania Supreme Court vacated, without reaching merits, appellate decision finding state jury trial right requires a stricter standard than federal caselaw for when online arbitration agreements are enforceable against users who lack actual knowledge of the terms, finding the appellate court lacked jurisdiction
E.N. v. Kehoe
Missouri Supreme Court upheld state laws banning gender-affirming care for minors and Medicaid coverage for such care at any age, under state's equal protection, due process, and "gains of industry" clauses
Religious Freedom and Abortion
Religious liberty protections have been steadily extended in both state and federal court over the last two decades. In some states, plaintiffs are arguing religious liberty includes a right to an abortion, with some success.
How Does State and Local Law Impact Mayor Mamdani’s Policy Agenda?
New York City needs state cooperation for initiatives like free childcare and buses.
