Articles Posted in Constitutional Law

Florida Faces Lawsuit Over Anti-China Property Law Updated: Published by:

The ACLU argues that Florida has violated constitutional principles by passing a law that would largely prevent people "domiciled" in China from acquiring real estate in the state.

Planned Parenthood Sues Over Idaho’s Out-of-State Abortion Referral Ban Updated: Published by:

Planned Parenthood sued for injunctive and declaratory relief in federal court on Wednesday over the Idaho Attorney General's assertion that the state's criminal abortion law prohibits medical providers from referring women to access abortion services outside the state.

Missouri Court Limits Use of Waiting List for Public Defenders Updated: Published by:

A judge found that keeping indigent defendants on a waiting list for a free attorney for months or years violated the right to counsel under the Missouri Constitution, parallel to the Sixth Amendment.

Supreme Court Denies Emergency Relief in New York Gun Law Case Updated: Published by:

A New York law restricting firearms that took effect last fall will remain enforceable as litigation challenging its validity under the Second Amendment proceeds through federal courts.

The Onion Files Amicus Brief in Support of Parody Updated: Published by:

The Onion has filed a Supreme Court brief in support of a man arrested and prosecuted for making fun of a police department on social media, arguing that parodists should not be obligated to "pop the balloon in advance."