California Trial Court Dismisses State of California’s Lawsuit to Void Huntington Beach Ordinance That Authorizes City Council to Require Voter ID

On September 15, an Orange County Superior Court dismissed a lawsuit filed by the state against the city of Huntington Beach. The city’s voters passed a local ballot measure that authorizes the city council to pass an ordinance requiring voters … Continue reading

Nebraska State Court Hears Arguments on Why Medical Marijuana Statewide Inititive, Which Passed on November 5, Should be Ruled Invalid

On November 14, a Nebraska state trial court in Lincoln held arguments on whether the medical marijuana initiative that passed on November 5 should be ruled invalid. The challengers to the initiative claim the initiative didn’t have enough valid signatures. … Continue reading

Fourth Circuit Agrees with Lower Court that Forcing a Candidate for Congress to Reveal Any Previous Felony Conviction is Not a Qualification

On November 14, the Fourth Circuit agreed with the lower court that North Carolina’s law requiring candidates to reveal whether they have been convicted of a felony does not add to the qualifications to run for Congress. Sharma v Hirsch, … Continue reading