Constitutional

Delaware Supreme Court Reinstates Permanent Absentee and Early Voting, ACLU Pushes for Constitutional Support

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Dover, Delaware — The Delaware Supreme Court recently resurrected both permanent absentee voting and early voting on account of a narrowly focused legal aspect, leaving broader constitutional questions about these electoral processes unanswered. Though the court did not delve into whether the laws align with Delaware’s constitution, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Delaware views the reinstatement of these voting options as a win for voter accessibility in the upcoming elections. Andrew Bernstein, ACLU of Delaware’s Cozen Voting Rights Fellow, expressed mixed feelings about the court’s oversight. “While it’s disheartening that the court sidestepped … Read more

Constitutional Clash: Groups File Lawsuit Against California’s 11% Gun Tax, Citing Rights Violations

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Sacramento, CA — A legal dispute has risen in California where a coalition of Second Amendment advocacy groups, alongside two private citizens, are suing to overturn the state’s new 11% excise tax on firearms, firearm components, and ammunition. The lawsuit, which was filed in San Diego, asserts that imposing such a tax on these items infringes upon constitutional rights. The suit, titled Jaymes v. Maduros, points to historic precedents where the U.S. Supreme Court has decided that constitutional rights should not be taxed. The plaintiffs have drawn parallels to the Murdock v. Pennsylvania case, where … Read more

Louisiana Embraces Constitutional Carry Law, Sparks Mixed Reactions Amid New Incentives for Training

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Baton Rouge, LA – Louisiana has joined the ranks of states adopting constitutional carry laws, allowing individuals to carry concealed firearms without a permit. This new status, effective as of today, positions Louisiana as the 28th state in the nation to implement such legislation. Under the terms of the new law, residents can now carry concealed weapons without undergoing the formerly mandatory training sessions or obtaining a permit. While this measure enhances the freedom of gun owners, it also raises concerns about the potential for untrained individuals carrying firearms in public spaces. Christopher Woosley, a … Read more

States File Lawsuit to Block Biden’s Student-Loan Repayment Plan, Citing Constitutional Concerns and Revenue Loss for Loan Servicer

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Jefferson City, Missouri – Missouri’s Attorney General, Andrew Bailey, has led six other GOP states in filing a lawsuit to block President Joe Biden’s new student-loan repayment plan. The lawsuit argues that the SAVE income-driven repayment plan, established in July 2023, is unconstitutional and defies a Supreme Court decision that previously blocked Biden’s attempt at broad debt relief. This is the second lawsuit filed so far to block the student-loan repayment plan. The lawsuit specifically takes issue with the early implementation of a provision of the SAVE plan by the Education Department in February. The … Read more