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Ex parte Pinkard
Ruled constitution’s absolute state immunity clause does not bar claims that name and seek relief only from individual state employees in their personal capacity
M.S.S. v. J.E.B.
Dissent would have held that substantive due process requires a hearing on the termination of parental rights before a court can order a non-consensual adoption
Arkansas Department of Health v. Solomon
Ruled sovereign immunity did not bar due process claim against state board for refusing to renew hearing dispenser license, but equal protection claim dismissed
State v. Basquin
Held that supervisory orders allowing written, as opposed to in-person, pleas during the Covid-19 pandemic, did not violate due process or separation of powers
Aguirre v. Elko County Sheriff's Office
Held that there is no civil forfeiture exception to the constitution's homestead exemption and public policy does not support the creation of such an exception
Commonwealth v. Middaugh
Ruled that a license suspension which is unreasonably delayed through no fault of the driver may violate due process provision, but required showing of prejudice
Siltstone Res. v. Ohio Public Works Commission
Held that property transfer restrictions were supported by recent constitutional amendment meant to encourage conservation and revitalization of natural areas
Prickett v. State
Ruled defendant's constitutional right to be present at trial was not violated when counsel conferred with court during bench conferences out of defendant’s presence
League of Women Voters of Michigan v. Secretary of State
Held a geographic distribution requirement for petition signatures was unconstitutional, but allowing a checkbox indicating whether the petition circulator was paid or volunteer
Welter v. Board of Registration in Medicine
Ruled state board suspension of medical license for false advertising did not violate doctor’s substantive due process rights under federal and state constitutions