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To-Ro Trade Shows v. Collins
Trade show promoter lacks standing to challenge licensing statute enforced against out-of-state seller of recreational cars.
Constitutional Law May 1, 2001
City of Battleground v. Benchmark Land Company
City's condition that developer improve street adjoining development property may be analyzed under rough-proportionality test to determine if unconstitutional taking occurs.
Constitutional Law May 1, 2001
Hunt v. Cromartie
District lines stretching and weaving to include predominately African-American regions while avoiding many close, more obvious Democratic regions will fewer African-Americans is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law May 1, 2001
Miranda v. Sims
Indigent family doesn't have right to representation at public expense at inquest into relative's death.
Constitutional Law Apr. 23, 2001
Calof v. Noah
Anti-harassment order does not violate individual's First Amendment rights.
Constitutional Law Apr. 23, 2001
City of Seattle v. Mccoy
Statute permitting abatement and closure of restaurant due to illegal drug activity is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 22, 2001
Turner Broadcasting System Inc. v. FCC
Record supports law requiring cable television systems to dedicate some channels to local television stations.
Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Thomas v. Anchorage Equal Rights Commission
Enforcement of anti-marital discrimination statute unconstitutional against Christian landlords who won't rent to unmarried couples.
Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Aguilar v. Avis Rent A Car System Inc.
Injunction against future racial epithets in workplace is not prior restraint.
Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Alden v. Maine
Article I doesn't give Congress the authority to subject nonconsenting states to private suits in state court.
Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
City of Chicago v. Morales
City ordinance prohibiting criminal street gang members from loitering in public places is unconstitutionally vague.
Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Major v. Memorial Hospitals Association (Gould Medical Foundation)
Hospital decision to close department was quasi-legislative, not adjudicative, because not directed at specific physician or group of physicians.
Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Miller v. Albright
Person born overseas to unwed alien mother and American father cannot claim citizenship after reaching majority.
Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Kotterman v. Killian
Tuition tax credit constitutional as neutral adjustment mechanism for equalizing tax burden and encouraging educational expenditures.
Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
The Fowler Irrevocable Trust 1992-1 v. The City of Boulder
Supreme court orders new trial to value fair rental value of property city temporarily took as construction staging area for flood control project.
Constitutional Law Apr. 19, 2001
Printz v. United States
Brady Act's interim provision requiring states to run background checks on handgun purchasers is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 18, 2001
Clinton v. City of New York
Line Item Veto Act is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 18, 2001
Eastern Enterprises v. Apfel
Statute requiring former coal producer to contribute to benefits fund for former employees is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Apr. 18, 2001
American Academy of Pediatrics v. Lungren
Statute prohibiting minors from obtaining abortions without parental consent or judicial authorization violates right of privacy.
Constitutional Law Apr. 18, 2001
People v. Acuna
Preliminary injunction enjoining gang members from associating with each other isn't invalid on associational grounds.
Constitutional Law Apr. 18, 2001
Lujan v. G & G Fire Sprinklers Inc.
Because state law affords subcontractor sufficient opportunity to pursue claim in state court, statutory scheme does not deprive it of due process.
Constitutional Law Apr. 17, 2001
Prison Legal News v. Cook
Prohibiting receipt of subscription non-profit newsletters to prisoners was illegal violation of their First Amendment right to free speech.
Constitutional Law Apr. 10, 2001
Llamas v. Butte Community College District
Employee's rights aren't violated when college district bans him from future employment with district because of suspected cheating during job interview.
Constitutional Law Apr. 10, 2001
Professional Independent Truckers Assoc. v. Oklahoma Corp. Commission
Order
Constitutional Law Apr. 4, 2001
City of Tucson v. Pima County
Statute requiring consent of proximate municipality before area may incorporate doesn't violate voting rights doctrine of equal protection clause.
Constitutional Law Apr. 3, 2001
Ferguson v. City of Charleston
State hospital diagnostic test performed without patient consent and to obtain evidence of drug use for law enforcement purposes is unreasonable search.
Constitutional Law Apr. 3, 2001
Cook v. Baca
Order
Constitutional Law Apr. 3, 2001
Dir. of Revenue v. CoBank ACB
Farm Credit System member institutions are exempt from state taxation when Congress is silent on issue in Farm Credit Act's 1985 amendment.
Constitutional Law Mar. 21, 2001
Univ. of Al Bd. of Trustees v. Garrett
States are not immune from suits by state employees for violations of Americans With Disabilites Act or The Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Constitutional Law Mar. 21, 2001
Buckman Co. v. Plaintiffs' Legal Committee
Plaintiffs' state law 'fraud on the Food and Drug Administration' claims conflict with, and are therefore preempted by federal law.
Constitutional Law Mar. 21, 2001