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Schroeder v. Simon
Ruled constitution’s prohibition on voting by a person convicted of felony did not automatically restore right upon release, statute restoring the right upon sentence discharge did not violate right to vote or equal protection
MeGee v. El Patio, LLC
Dissent would have held that the state constitution imposes a duty on a liquor licensee to refrain from selling or furnishing alcohol to an intoxicated person
A Conversation with Former New York High Court Judge Albert Rosenblatt
Rosenblatt spoke about the importance of closing the access-to-justice gap and the friendships he developed with his fellow judges.
Abortion and Trans Rights Advocates Turn to Unlikely Tool in State Constitutions
Lawsuits seeking to expand access to abortion and gender-affirming care rely on GOP-backed “health-care freedom" provisions passed to limit the Affordable Care Act.
Julia R. Livingston
Julia R. Livingston is an attorney in private practice. Her pro bono practice includes working as a case manager for the New York Abortion Access Fund.
Washington Food Industry Association v. City of Seattle
Allowed challenge to law granting hazard pay to food delivery workers during the pandemic to move forward under takings, contract clause, and police powers claims
In re New Hampshire Divison for Children, Youth & Families
Ruled that tolling provision must be read into statute of limitations of law governing tort claims against state agencies so as to comport with constitution’s equal protection guarantees to child plaintiffs
Camden County v. Sweatt
Ruled that electors’ referendum to repeal county resolutions to purchase property was constitutionally authorized under home rule provisions
State v. Granados
Ruled that confidential informant’s tip and police surveillance did not support reasonable suspicion of criminal conduct to justify police seizure of defendant
Ferry v. City of Montpelier
Ruled that a statute allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections did not violate the state constitution's voter eligibility provisions
