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Sisolak v. Polymer80
Upheld several statutes relating to bans of “ghost guns” ban, overturning a district court ruling that found the statutes unconstitutionally vague
Nevadans For Reproductive Freedom v. Washington et al.
Rejected a challenge by an anti-abortion group to a proposed ballot initiative that would create state constitutional abortion protections
League of Women Voters of Utah v. Utah State Legislature
Sent partisan gerrymandering case back to lower court to consider whether the legislature improperly infringed citizens' lawmaking power when it overturned redistricting reforms passed by initiative. Voters' rights to "reform and alter" the law is a fundamental right.
Gulf Shores City Board of Education v. Mackey
Held that local act that earmarked portion of local taxes to county school board did not violate the constitutional principle of equality of taxation
Midsouth Association of Independent Schools v. Parents for Public Schools
Ruled that non-profit organization Parents for Public Schools lacked standing because they could not demonstrate an adverse impact to a 2022 law that allowed independent schools to apply for federal and state funds for certain infrastructure improvements allocated in response to the Covid pandemic.
What the Framers Really Thought About Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Debates from state constitutional conventions show delegates expected protections for inalienable rights to have teeth.
Smith v. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
The Tennessee Supreme Court will hear arguments over the claims of a former insurance company employee who objected to the company’s Covid-19 vaccine requirement and was fired after she emailed legislators to express her concerns.
Firearms Owners Against Crime v. Commissioner of Pennsylvania State Police
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear an appeal over whether alleged delays by the state in conducting background checks for gun purchases violates plaintiffs' constitutional due process rights. An appeals court dismissed the lawsuit.
I.S. v. State
Held that a statute requiring prosecutor's written approval as a prerequisite to dismissal and referral to informal supervision if juvenile was charged with offense that, if committed by adult, would constitute felony or gross misdemeanor, did not violate separation of powers
Alliance Housing Incorporated v. County of Hennepin
Held that for the purposes of qualifying for tax exemption, an institution of purely public charity with a purpose of providing housing for low-income individuals uses its real property in furtherance of its charitable purpose when it leases its property to its intended beneficiaries for personal residence
