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Barrett v. Belleque
Prisoner who alleges prison officials censored his mail and punished him for its vulgar, offensive language states cognizable claim for relief.
Constitutional Law Sep. 23, 2008
The Zumbrun Law Firm v. California Legislature
Separation of powers doctrine is not violated where California Legislature's committee contracted with company for construction of security barriers.
Constitutional Law Sep. 18, 2008
Independent Living Center of Southern California Inc. v. Shewry
Petitioners have Article III standing to seek to enjoin legislation reducing payments to Medicaid medical service providers.
Constitutional Law Sep. 18, 2008
Merrifield v. Lockyer
Pest control licensing requirement exemption that is based upon type of pest controlled is unconstitutional.
Constitutional Law Sep. 17, 2008
Truth v. Kent School District
Student club proposing Bible study fails to meet its burden of showing that school district violated Equal Access Act.
Constitutional Law Sep. 10, 2008
Showing Animals Respect and Kindness v. City of West Hollywood
West Hollywood ban on 'mobile billboard advertising' is constitutional against nonprofit campaign against animal cruelty.
Constitutional Law Sep. 10, 2008
Wong v. Bush
First Amendment right to free speech is not violated where plaintiffs challenge establishment of security zone prohibiting protests.
Constitutional Law Sep. 8, 2008
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 848 v. NLRB
National Labor Relations Board errs in finding mall signage ban to be reasonable time, place, or manner restriction.
Constitutional Law Aug. 26, 2008
The Zumbrun Law Firm v. California Legislature
Separation of powers doctrine is not violated where California Legislature's committee contracted with company for construction of security barriers.
Constitutional Law Aug. 20, 2008
Nasim v. Los Robles Regional Medical Center
Retroactive application of new rule requiring board certification in specialty areas impermissibly denies nephrologist vested right to maintain hospital privileges.
Constitutional Law Aug. 19, 2008
North Coast Women's Care Medical Group Inc. v. Superior Court (Benitez)
Religious freedom and free speech rights do not exempt physicians from complying with Unruh Civil Rights Act's prohibition against sexual orientation discrimination.
Constitutional Law Aug. 18, 2008
Navajo Nation v. United States Forest Service
Use of artificial snow is not substantial burden on exercise of religion to trigger compelling interest test under RFRA.
Constitutional Law Aug. 12, 2008
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