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Planned Parenthood of Arizona v. Hazelrigg
Declared 160-year-old near-total ban on abortion enforceable, but stayed its decision while lower court considers additional arguments about the law's constitutionality
State v. Hill
Held that while New Jersey's witness tampering statute was not unconstitutionally overbroad in violation of the First Amendment or the state constitution, it may have been unconstitutional as applied to defendant because he was prosecuted for tampering based on the content of his speech
State v. Fair
Ruled that prosecution for terroristic threats premised on a mens rea of recklessness was constitutionally sufficient to satisfy both the First Amendment and state constitution's affirmative right to free speech
Planned Parenthood of Michigan v. Attorney General of the State of Michigan
Trial court permanently enjoined enforcement of a 1931 Michigan law criminalizing all abortions except those performed to save the mother's life, holding that the law violates abortion patients' fundamental right to bodily integrity under the state due process clause, as well as state equal protection.
State v. Wilson
Held that Hawaii's Constitution does not protect an individual right to keep and bear arms and, thus, provides no state right to carry a firearm in public for self-defense.
Gun Rights, Abortion Bans, and the Mysterious “Right to Travel”
The Massachusetts high court rejected a claim that licensing requirements for nonresidents carrying firearms violated the right to travel.
DeSantis and His Allies Go to War Against Direct Democracy
In a blatant power grab, the Florida governor and some legislators seek to remove one of the only remaining checks on their authority.
Knopp v. Griffin-Valade
Upheld secretary of state’s interpretation of ballot measure disqualifying state legislators from seeking reelection if they accrued more than ten unexcused absences as applying to the legislator’s next term of office
Montana’s Housing Crisis Fix Survives Constitutional Challenge
Homeowners favoring single-family residences sued to block legislation meant to increase housing supply and bring down home prices.
Worthington v. Thunder
Ruled that when an issue of fact is presented by the pleadings in an unlawful detainer case, the right to a jury must be held inviolate
