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HUD Proposes Rule Defining Housing Discrimination Proof

Published September 26, 2019

By Bonner R. Cohen

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The new rule would shift the burden of proof back to the plaintiff.
Federal Judge Tosses ‘Right to Wilderness’ Lawsuit

Published September 26, 2019

By H. Sterling Burnett

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A U.S. District Court rejected a lawsuit filed by environmental groups against the federal government claiming its policies allowing fossil fuel development and use violate the plaintiffs’ constitutional rights to wilderness unaffected by human activity.
Ohio Bans ‘Rights of Ecosystems’ Lawsuits

Published September 24, 2019

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A provision of Ohio’s recently enacted biennial budget bill bars lawsuits filed on behalf of the purported interests or rights of nature.
Red-Light Cameras Undermine the Rule of Law

Published September 20, 2019

By Joe Barnett

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Among the constitutional issues raised by the use of these cameras is the potential violation of the Sixth Amendment.
Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Bring Competition to Florida’s Electricity Market

Published August 26, 2019

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A proposed 2020 ballot measure would allow residents in Florida to choose their electricity provider in a competitive market.
Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Gives Takings Cases Path to Federal Courts

Published August 20, 2019

By Bonner R. Cohen

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The Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling opens the federal courts to property owners seeking “just compensation” under the Fifth Amendment for the taking of their property by government for a public
University of Missouri Sued for Failing to Follow Donor’s Intent

Published August 19, 2019

By Harry Painter

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The University of Missouri is the target of a lawsuit claiming a deceased donor’s endowment gift is being misused.
U.S. Supreme Court Accepts Montana Tax-Credit Scholarship Case

Published August 19, 2019

By Ashley Bateman

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The U.S. Supreme Court will consider a case challenging a Montana Supreme Court decision that found the state’s school choice program violated the state constitution.
Colorado Voters Could End TABOR Refunds

Published July 9, 2019

By Owen Macaulay

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The state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) requires the state and local governments to refund excess revenues to residents.
Interior Department Takes Steps to End Sue-and-Settle Agreements

Published July 9, 2019

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The U.S. Department of Interior has identified the steps it is taking to improve transparency and public input for legal settlements it is considering.
Commentary: States Can Spark National Reform with an Article V Convention

Published July 3, 2019

By Frank Keeney

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Article V of the Constitution provides two methods of amendment.
Utah ‘Clean Slate’ Law Will Expunge Convictions for Nonviolent Offenses

Published June 7, 2019

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Measure passed unanimously by state legislature automates the process of expunging criminal records.
Judicial Activism: It’s Way Past Time To Impeach Fake Judges

Published May 31, 2019

By Seton Motley

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Impeaching judges is serious.
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- Government & Liberty
Court Considers Challenge to Class Action Settlements

Published May 20, 2019

By Jeff Reynolds

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Frank v. Gaos Challenges Abuse of Class Action Settlements
L.A. City Council Votes to Require Contractors to Disclose NRA Ties

Published May 9, 2019

By Ashley Herzog

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“The First Amendment protects the right to free speech and association"
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Advances in Michigan Legislature

Published April 4, 2019

By Owen Macaulay

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Proposed law would require probable cause for civil asset forfeiture
Most Washington State Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce Disputed Gun Law

Published March 23, 2019

By Owen Macaulay

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Sheriffs of more than half the counties in Washington State reportedly will not enforce new gun law
Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Under Consideration in Texas Legislature

Published March 21, 2019

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Texas’ current civil asset forfeiture laws are rated among the worst in the nation.
Study: U.S. Intellectual Property Protection Is Strong, but China Poses Big Problem

Published March 20, 2019

By Joe Barnett

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The United States has the strongest intellectual property protections in the world
Indiana House Passes Self-Defense Lawsuit-Immunity Bill

Published March 19, 2019

By Ashley Herzog

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The legislation would provide immunity from civil lawsuits by the perpetrators of violent crimes.
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Excessive Fines in Property Confiscation Case

Published March 13, 2019

By Jeff Reynolds

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civil asset forfeiture laws allow the police to confiscate property
Labor Unions Push to Reverse Decades of Legal Reforms

Published February 12, 2019

By Bonner R. Cohen

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Unions and their congressional allies seek to reverse reforms of labor regulations.
SCOTUS Orders Review of North Dakota Attorneys Bar Fees

Published February 8, 2019

By Nolan Ryan

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SCOTUS asks lower court to consider whether its Janus decision applies to legal bar association dues.
Arizona Voters Prohibit Sales Taxes on Services

Published February 6, 2019

By Sarah Quinlan

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Arizona voters approved an amendment to the state constitution in November that prohibits the state and local governments from taxing personal or financial services.