Unconstitutional

Fourth Circuit Strikes Down North Carolina’s Felon Voting Restrictions as Unconstitutional

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A federal appeals court has ruled that North Carolina’s law prohibiting felons from voting is unconstitutional. The decision by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, announced recently, signifies a major shift in the landscape of voting rights within the state. The ruling stems from a case brought forth by a group of individuals who were formerly incarcerated. Their legal challenge argued that the law unjustly disenfranchised a significant portion of the population. The court found that the law disproportionately affects African American voters and violates constitutional protections against discriminatory practices. The implications … Read more

Harvard Triumphs in Court: Judge Declares Trump Administration’s Funding Freeze Unconstitutional

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A federal judge has ruled in favor of Harvard University in a lawsuit concerning federal funding, determining that the freeze imposed by the Trump administration was unconstitutional. The decision is seen as a significant victory for the university, which faced the potential loss of essential financial support for its educational programs. The case centered around the Department of Education’s actions, which had sought to deny Harvard access to approximately $8.6 million in federal funds. These funds are crucial for a variety of initiatives, including research and student financial aid. The lawsuit claimed … Read more

Judge Declares Local School Property Taxes Unconstitutional, Demands State Funds to Ensure Adequate Education for All

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Concord, N.H. — Superior Court Judge David Ruoff has determined that the state of New Hampshire has failed to fulfill its obligation to adequately fund public education, a conclusion that extends to the unconstitutionality of varying local school property tax rates across municipalities. Ruoff’s ruling arises from a lawsuit filed by property taxpayers, including Steven Rand, following a New Hampshire Supreme Court decision in July. The high court had upheld Ruoff’s earlier determination that the state’s funding of $4,182 per pupil is “facially unconstitutional,” while affirming his assessment that an adequate funding level is $7,356.01 … Read more

Maryland’s Digital Advertising Tax Faces Legal Setback as Court Declares It Unconstitutional

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An appellate court in Maryland recently invalidated a segment of the state’s digital advertising tax, marking a significant shift in the regulation of online advertising revenue. The court’s decision arose from a legal challenge that claimed the tax disproportionately affected companies involved in digital advertising compared to traditional businesses. The law, enacted in 2021, imposed a tax on gross revenues generated by certain advertising services, which critics argued was unfairly burdensome on digital platforms. Plaintiffs, which included national advertisers and technology firms, contended that the tax violated constitutional provisions by imposing an undue economic burden … Read more