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California First Amendment Coalition v. Woodford
Prison's restriction on public viewing of lethal injection executions violates First Amendment. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 12, 2002
Orsay v. U.S. Dept. of Justice
Under pre-emption doctrine, Civil Service Reform Act bars actions brought under Privacy Act and Federal Tort Claims Act. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 8, 2002
Ortiz v. Los Angeles Police Relief Association
Employee with access to confidential police files created conflict of interest by having romantic relationship with inmate. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 8, 2002
The Lincoln Club of Orange County v. City of Irvine
Nonprofit corporation and city's dispute over purpose of campaign financing ordinance, imposing limit on contributions, is genuine issue of material fact. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 8, 2002
Chandler v. The City of Arvada
City ordinance that prohibits nonresidents from circulating petitions is unconstitutional. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 7, 2002
Board of County Commissioners of Sweetwater County v. Geringer
County lacks standing as political subdivision to sue state because it is not trustee or beneficiary of trust. 		Constitutional Law Aug. 5, 2002
Westerfield v. Superior Court (Copley Press Inc.)
Right of access to warrant affidavits is limited to preserve fairness in murder suspect's trial. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 17, 2002
Moschcau v. Mohave County
Local transaction privilege tax is political act and subject to repeal by initiative under Arizona Constitution. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 12, 2002
Holliday v. Regional Transportation District
Trial court erred in dismissing First Amendment claims of directors of Regional Transportation District. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 11, 2002
Robertson v. Wesminster Mall Co.
Owner of shopping mall may require prior notice and permits for persons wishing to engage in free speech activities. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 11, 2002
Republican Party of Minnesota v. White
Prohibition upon Minnesota's judicial candidates from announcing their political views is violation of First Amendment. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 3, 2002
Zelman, Superintendent of Public Instruction v. Simmons-Harris
School voucher system giving aid directly to parents who can apply tuition grants to religious, secular, private or public schools doesn't violate Constitution. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 3, 2002
Board of Education v. Earls
School policy requiring drug testing of all students to participate in any extracurricular activities is constitutional under the Fourth Amendment. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 3, 2002
Keenan v. Superior Court (Sinatra)
Provisions of 'Son of Sam' law are unconstitutional. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 2, 2002
Newdow v. U.S. Congress
Act adding words 'under God' to Pledge of Allegiance to Flag and school's recitation policy violate Establishment Clause. 		Constitutional Law Jul. 1, 2002
City of Columbus v. Ours Garage and Wrecker Service
States may delegate to municipalities and local agencies the authority to establish safety regulations involving tow trucks and similar motor carriers. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 30, 2002
Christopher v. Harbury
Wife alleging government deceived and concealed information regarding husband who was executed has not stated claim for denial of access to courts. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 30, 2002
Atkins v. Virginia
Eighth Amendment prohibits the execution of a mentally retarded offender. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 30, 2002
Watchtower Bible & Tract Society of New York Inc. v. Village of Stratton
Ordinance which makes it misdemeanor for Jehovah Witnesses to engage in door-to-door advocacy without registering and receiving permit violates First Amendment. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 23, 2002
Columbus, OH v. Ours Garage & Wrecker Serv.
The U.S.C.A. 2nd and the California Court of Appeals have held the Interstate Commerce Act permits cities to enact local tow-truck regulations. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 21, 2002
Not About Water Committee v. Solano County Board of Supervisors
Weighted voting in accordance with property interests does not violate due process and is not product of conspiracy. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 20, 2002
Gonzaga Univ. v. Doe
The Washington State Supreme Court has held that a private university may be sued for defamation damages after violating the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 20, 2002
May v. McNally (Bayless)
Law that establishes funding of elections through surcharge on parking tickets is unconstitutional. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 17, 2002
Tattered Cover, Inc. v. City of Thornton
State Constitution requires police to show need for customer purchase record sought that is sufficiently compelling to outweigh constitutional interests. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 12, 2002
Right Price Recreation LLC v. Connells Prairie Community Council
Real estate developer failed to show citizens' groups protests constituted defamation. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 5, 2002
Leatherman Tool Group Inc. v. Cooper Industries Inc.
Punitive damages award of $4.5 million exceeds constitutional limits. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 4, 2002
Essence Inc. v. City of Federal Heights
City does not meet burden of showing age restriction furthers its interest in preventing secondary effects of nude dancing. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 4, 2002
Beerheide v. Suthers
Non-kosher meals provided to prison inmates violate First Amendment right to free exercise of religion. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 4, 2002
Federal Maritime Commission v. South Carolina State Ports Authority
State sovereign immunity bars Federal Maritime Commission from adjudicating private party's complaint against nonconsenting state. 		Constitutional Law Jun. 3, 2002
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette Inc. v. American Coalition of Life Activists
Anti-abortion activists' posters targeting abortion providers are 'true threats' not protected by First Amendment 		Constitutional Law May 21, 2002
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