Case # | Name | Category | Court | Judge | Published |
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08-15714
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Preminger v. Peake
Regulation denying entry of democratic party affiliates for purpose of registering veterans to vote does not violate First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 11, 2008 | |
07-50445
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United States v. Flores-Villar
Imposition of five-year residence requirement on citizen father for purposes of transmitting citizenship to child born out of wedlock is constitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 7, 2008 | |
D050333
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County of San Deigo v. San Diego NORML
Identification card laws under Medical Marijuana Program Act are not preempted by federal Controlled Substances Act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Aug. 4, 2008 | |
06-56741
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United States v. Bourseau
Award of treble damages plus maximum allowed civil penalties in False Claims Act case does not violate Eighth Amendment's Excessive Fines Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 15, 2008 | |
C057523
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People v. Wilson
Imposition of upper term does not violate defendant's constitutional right to jury trial if it is based upon defendant's record of prior convictions. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 14, 2008 | |
06-16251
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Nader v. Brewer
Arizona fails to show requirements under its statutory election scheme survive strict scrutiny. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 10, 2008 | |
05-55294
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Center for Bio-Ethical Reform Inc. v. Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept.
Pro-life organization's First Amendment right of free speech is violated where photographs of fetuses are shown outside of public school. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jul. 3, 2008 | |
06-50553
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United States v. Vasquez-Ramos
Non-tribal members who possess bald and golden eagle parts without permit cannot claim their prosecution violates Religion Freedom Restoration Act. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 30, 2008 | |
06-15395
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Fogel v. Collins
Police officers are entitled to qualified immunity even if their conduct violated First Amendment because right was not clearly established. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 30, 2008 | |
07-320
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Davis v. Federal Election Commission
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act's disclosure requirements and asymmetrical contribution limits violate First Amendment. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 27, 2008 | |
07-290
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District of Columbia v. Heller
District of Columbia's laws banning handgun possession and requiring lawfully owned handguns to be kept unloaded and dissembled are unconstitutional. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 27, 2008 | |
05-17347
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United States v. 14.02 Acres of Land More or Less in Fresno County
'Public use' requirement is met in takings case where easements were sought to construct high-voltage transmission line. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 25, 2008 | |
07-552
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Sprint Communications Co. v. APCC Services Inc.
Billing and collection firms meet Article III standing requirements to seek compensation from long-distance carriers on behalf of payphone operators. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 24, 2008 | |
07-56424
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Nelson v. National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Preliminary injunction against NASA policy is erroneously denied where employee background investigation implicates right to informational privacy. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 23, 2008 | |
06-1195
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Boumediene v. Bush
Aliens detained and designated as enemy combatants at Guantanamo have constitutional right to seek writ of habeas corpus. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 13, 2008 | |
06-35176
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Carver v. Lehman
Washington state law creates liberty interest in inmate's early release into community custody that is protected under Due Process Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 10, 2008 | |
B200777
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Southern California Regional Rail Authority v. Superior Court (Tutino)
Federal regulations permitting use of occupied cab car in lead position of Tier I commuter train preempt plaintiffs' negligence claim against Metrolink. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 5, 2008 | |
B194764
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Morris v. Chiang
State's retention of interest earned on unclaimed property under Unclaimed Property Law does not amount to unconstitutional taking. |
Constitutional Law |
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Jun. 5, 2008 | |
07-77
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Riley v. Kennedy
Alabama's reinstatement of previous election practice is not 'change' requiring preclearance where prior local law changing practice never gained 'force or effect.' |
Constitutional Law |
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May 28, 2008 | |
06-35613
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United States v. Manning
Atomic Energy Act preempts Cleanup Priority Act passed by Washington voters to regulate radioactive component of mixed waste. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 22, 2008 | |
06-35644
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Witt v. Dept. of the Air Force
Case is remanded for constitutional analysis where member of armed forces is discharged under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 22, 2008 | |
06-694
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United States v. Williams
Defendant's conviction is upheld after U.S. Supreme Court determines provision criminalizing pandering of child pornography is not overbroad or vague. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 20, 2008 | |
06-666
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Dept. of Revenue of Kentucky v. Davis
Kentucky's differential tax scheme does not offend dormant Commerce Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 20, 2008 | |
S147999
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In re Marriage Cases
Statutory scheme limiting official 'marriage' designation to to opposite-sex couples violates California Constitution. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 16, 2008 | |
05-55852
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Buono v. Kempthorne
Government is enjoined from sham exchange to avoid previous injunction barring display on federal land of Latin cross violating Establishment Clause. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 15, 2008 | |
05-16434
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Jacobs v. Clark County School District
Students' First Amendment and due process rights are not violated even if content neutral restrictions incidentally suppress expression. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 14, 2008 | |
06-15480
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Levine v. City of Alameda
City and city manager are not liable in case where employee deprived of pretermination hearing alleges due process violation. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 14, 2008 | |
05-16069
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North Pacifica v. City of Pacifica
Developer cannot resurrect due process claim or receive equal protection damages based on city's reasonable delays in approving permits. |
Constitutional Law |
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May 14, 2008 | |
07-21
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Crawford v. Marion County Election Board
Statute that requires Indiana voters to present government-issued photo identification is constitutional because valid neutral justifications exist for statute. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 29, 2008 | |
04-35876
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Truth v. Kent School District
Students raise triable issue of fact as to school district's alleged violation of Equal Access Act in denying Bible club's charter. |
Constitutional Law |
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Apr. 28, 2008 |