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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.
Cooper v. Berger
Held that law transferring governor’s authority to appoint members on the state elections board to the legislature infringed on governor's appointment authority
Graham v. District Attorney for Hampden District
Held that the district attorney’s office breached its duty under the state due process clause to disclose evidence that could exculpate criminal defendants
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.
Arlington Heights Pension Fund v. Pritzker
Held that the ability to vote in elections for local pension board members and to have local board members control and invest pension funds are not constitutionally protected
Lovell v. Raffensperger
Dismissed lawsuit challenging the state's electronic voting machine system because the plaintiffs' did not satisfy constitution's requirements for naming defendants
Bingham v. Gourley
Court will decide if the four-year statute of repose on medical malpractice claims is unconstitutional under the state and federal constitution.
Iowa Individual Health Benefit Reinsurance Association v. State University of Iowa
Ruled that the statutes requiring state universities to join nonprofit health benefit reinsurance corporation did not violate constitutional prohibition on state acting as a surety for another
