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Armstrong v. Davidson
'Background Checks a Gun Shows' initiative properly certified for Novermber 7th election ballot.
Constitutional Law Oct. 17, 2000
Hyde Park Co. v. Santa Fe City Council
Property owner has no protectible property interest in its unapproved plat application.
Constitutional Law Oct. 15, 2000
Garcetti v. Superior Court (Rasmuson)
Sexually Violent Predators Act isn't unconstitutional as to defendants whose crimes predated the Act.
Constitutional Law Oct. 9, 2000
Right v. Riveland
Washington statute authorizing deduction of funds received by inmates from outside sources does not violate due process.
Constitutional Law Oct. 5, 2000
Thomas v. Anchorage Equal Rights Commission
Landlord who simply fears persecution under state housing anti-discrimination laws doesn't have ripe claim for review.
Constitutional Law Oct. 4, 2000
Lambright v. Stewart
Objections to dual jury trial fail when defendant cannot show specific trial rights have been compromised.
Constitutional Law Oct. 4, 2000
Gilmore v. People
Prison Litigation Reform Act provisions that terminate prospective relief do not violate separation of powers.
Constitutional Law Oct. 4, 2000
Montana Chamber of Commerce v. Argenbright
First Amendment does not permit restricting corporate speech on public issues.
Constitutional Law Oct. 2, 2000
Garcetti v. Superior Court (Rasmuson)
Sexually Violent Predators Act isn't unconstitutional as to defendants whose crimes predated the act.
Constitutional Law Sep. 21, 2000
Kasler v. Lungren
Provision allowing judicial add-on to list of guns banned as assault weapons is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Sep. 21, 2000
Kasler v. Lungren
Provision allowing judicial add-on to list of guns banned as assault weapons is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Sep. 21, 2000
Miller v. Superior Court (People)
Unpublished portions of television station's interview with murder suspect must be disclosed.
Constitutional Law Sep. 21, 2000
Los Angeles Alliance for Survival v. City of Los Angeles
Question of whether ordinance regulating solicitation is proper under state constitution is certified for review.
Constitutional Law Sep. 21, 2000
Home Care Association of America Inc. v. United States of America
Order
Constitutional Law Sep. 20, 2000
NBC Subsidiary (KNBC-TV) Inc. v. Superior Court (Locke)
Superior court's restraint on access of public and press to civil trial impedes First Amendment rights.
Constitutional Law Sep. 20, 2000
Weaver v. Stovall
Order
Constitutional Law Sep. 19, 2000
Brelo v. Keating
Order
Constitutional Law Sep. 19, 2000
Gordon v. Boyles (In re Gordon)
Colorado's newsperson's privilege is qualified, not absolute privilege.
Constitutional Law Sep. 19, 2000
Aisenberg v. Campbell (In the matter of the Title, Ballot Title and Submission Clause and Summary for 1999-2000 #246(e))
Court upholds Title Board's decision to okay Initiative 246(e) relating to Commission on Judicial Discipline.
Constitutional Law Sep. 19, 2000
Planned Parenthood Golden Gate v. Superior Court (Foti)
Court abuses its discretion by issuing discovery order requiring disclosure of names, addresses and phone numbers of Planned Parenthood staff and volunteers.
Constitutional Law Sep. 18, 2000
Harris v. State of Arizona
Court finds that Arizona's cockfighting statutes are constitutional; they require criminal intent and not mere presence at illegal fights.
Constitutional Law Sep. 11, 2000
San Remo Hotel v. City and County of San Francisco
Fee imposed pursuant to Hotel Conversion Ordinance is an unconstitutional taking
Constitutional Law Sep. 6, 2000
U.S. West Communications Inc. v. Arizona Corporation Commission
Fair value rate base determinations of corporation's property within state are constitutionally required before rates can be approved.
Constitutional Law Sep. 5, 2000
Johnson v. Lewis
Prisoners who challenge the conditions of their confinement under the Eighth Amendment must show objective and subjective deprivation of their rights.
Constitutional Law Aug. 30, 2000
People v. Hsu
Statute regulating transmission of lewd materials to minors via Internet does not violate commerce clause or First Amendment.
Constitutional Law Aug. 30, 2000
Cochran v. City of Los Angeles
Police officers' speech is not protected because it involves internal office matters, promotes tension, impairs discipline, and is not directed to public.
Constitutional Law Aug. 29, 2000
Planned Parenthood Golden Gate v. Superior Court (Foti)
Court abuses its discretion by issuing discovery order requiring disclosure of names, addresses and phone numbers of Planned Parenthood staff and volunteers.
Constitutional Law Aug. 29, 2000
Vasudeva v. United States
Imposing monetary penalties instead of disqualification from government program doesn't violate Excessive Fines Clause.
Constitutional Law Aug. 25, 2000
Young v. City of Simi Valley
Zoning ordinance that allows sensitive-use establishments to apply for zoning clearance and disqualify pending adult-use permit is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Aug. 25, 2000
Diamond v. City of Taft
First Amendment not violated when city ordinance provides sufficient alternative avenues of communication.
Constitutional Law Aug. 24, 2000