U.S. Supreme Court May Finally Weigh in on Martin v. Boise
A Ninth Circuit ruling that banned many cities from enforcing anti-camping laws could finally be taken up by the U.S.
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to California’s Sanctuary State Law
The decision leaves standing a lower court ruling that upheld the California Values Act (SB 54).
Supreme Court Upholds Ruling That Allows Homeless to Sleep in Public Places
SCOTUS has declined to hear a 9th Circuit Ruling that prohibits cities and counties from enacting camping bans when adequate shelter is unavailable.
San Diego's Pot Dispensary Ordinance Hit by the CA Supreme Court
The unanimous decision could have major implications for other local governments on a range of issues.
No Citizenship Question on the U.S. Census — For Now
Brittany M.
07/01/2019 - 9:26 PM
A citizenship question on the U.S. Census could spell disaster for California. But its inclusion looks less likely after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.
SCOTUS Hits Unions With Janus V. AFSCME Ruling
In a massive blow to American labor unions, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled Wednesday that government workers cannot be forced to join a union or be compelled to pay for the cost of collective bargaining.
California Supreme Court: Officials’ Votes Are Protected by First Amendment
We have an update in the case involving four Montebello officials who were accused of approving a city contract in exchange for campaign contributions.