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State ex rel. DeBlase v. Ohio Ballot Board
Concurrence would have held that constitution's initiative and referendum clause does not limit ballot initiatives to a single subject, object, or purpose
Oklahoma Call for Reproductive Justice v. State
Ruled that legislative acts prohibiting abortion after certain cutoff points while providing for a civil enforcement mechanism were unconstitutional
Raffensperger v. Jackson
Held that an licensing requirement for lactation consultants violated due process and the right “to pursue a lawful occupation of their choosing free from unreasonable government interference”
How Dismissed Claims in Georgia Trump Case Could Be Resurrected
The conduct described in the indictment implicates several state constitutional provisions.
Anthony Michael Kreis
Anthony Michael Kreis is an assistant professor at Georgia State University College of Law.
In re Judge Christian Coomer
Ruled that judicial conduct code does not apply to conduct before the person became a judicial candidate and that discipline for conduct outside of the judicial capacity requires bad faith
Massachusetts’s High Court Upholds Novel Local Restriction on Tobacco Purchases
The ruling could provide a model for cities and towns to enact rules that differ from state law — in tobacco and alcohol purchasing, and even gun sales — without running afoul of preemption principles.
Wisconsin Justice Initiative, Inc. v. Wisconsin Elections Commission
Held that the process by which Marsy's Law amendment was submitted to voters satisfied constitutional requirements
Minnesota Provides Stronger Search and Seizure Protections Than Fourth Amendment
A recent decision demonstrates the importance of state constitutions providing their own bases for remedies, not just protecting rights.
State ex rel. Attorney General of Iowa v. Autor
Ruled that the constitution does not afford a jury right when the attorney general pursues civil enforcement actions under the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act.
