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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 Aug. 11, 2008
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 Aug. 7, 2008
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 Aug. 4, 2008
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 Jul. 15, 2008
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 Jul. 14, 2008
Nader v. Brewer
Arizona fails to show requirements under its statutory election scheme survive strict scrutiny.
Constitutional Law Jul. 10, 2008
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 Jul. 3, 2008
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 Jun. 30, 2008
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 Jun. 30, 2008
Davis v. Federal Election Commission
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act's disclosure requirements and asymmetrical contribution limits violate First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Jun. 27, 2008
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 Jun. 27, 2008
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 Jun. 25, 2008
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 Jun. 24, 2008
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 Jun. 23, 2008
Boumediene v. Bush
Aliens detained and designated as enemy combatants at Guantanamo have constitutional right to seek writ of habeas corpus.
Constitutional Law Jun. 13, 2008
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 Jun. 10, 2008
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 Jun. 5, 2008
Morris v. Chiang
State's retention of interest earned on unclaimed property under Unclaimed Property Law does not amount to unconstitutional taking.
Constitutional Law Jun. 5, 2008
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 May 28, 2008
United States v. Manning
Atomic Energy Act preempts Cleanup Priority Act passed by Washington voters to regulate radioactive component of mixed waste.
Constitutional Law May 22, 2008
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 May 22, 2008
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 May 20, 2008
Dept. of Revenue of Kentucky v. Davis
Kentucky's differential tax scheme does not offend dormant Commerce Clause.
Constitutional Law May 20, 2008
In re Marriage Cases
Statutory scheme limiting official 'marriage' designation to to opposite-sex couples violates California Constitution.
Constitutional Law May 16, 2008
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 May 15, 2008
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 May 14, 2008
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 May 14, 2008
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 May 14, 2008
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 Apr. 29, 2008
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 Apr. 28, 2008