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Washington Supreme Court to Assess How Closely to Scrutinize Voting Restrictions
The court will decide whether its state constitution provides stronger protection for voters than the federal counterpart.
State v. Boyer
Ruled that search freely consented to by minor third-party, who had common authority over the premises, satisfies search and seizure clause
Rowe v. Raoul
Ruled that pretrial release laws abolishing monetary bail do not violate constitution's bail, crime victims' rights, or separation of powers clauses
The Gym 24/7 Fitness LLC v. State of Michigan
Plaintiff claims that the temporary closure of fitness centers as a result of COVID-19-related executive orders constituted inverse condemnations and takings requiring compensation
Gascon v. the Association of Deputy District Attorneys for Los Angeles County
Intermediate court held that three strikes law's requirement that prosecutors plead and prove prior convictions that qualify defendants for longer sentences violates separation of powers
Bradbury v. City of Lewiston
Ruled that city's interdepartmental fund transfers and payments to private entities did not violate constitution's restrictions on municipal indebtedness and donations
People v. Johnson
Dissents would have ruled that statute authorizing courts to impose costs to fund general court operating expenses violated separation of powers principles
Dotson v. State
Ruled that administrative review by court office and Chief Justice of post-conviction court's authorization of expert funds for indigent defendants does not violate separation of powers, judicial authority, or due process
People v. Edwards
Dissents would have ruled that statute authorizing courts to impose costs to fund general court operating expenses violated separation of powers principles
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Says Provisional Ballots Cast by Voters Whose Mail-Ballots Were Invalid Must Be Counted
The ruling denies the Republican National Committee’s appeal arguing that Pennsylvanians should not have a second chance to vote if their mail-in ballots are disqualified because they made a mistake
