Constitutional Law
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Civics Refresher: What is federalism?
Utah was recently ranked No. 1 in the country for federalism. What is the history of federalism and what does it mean?
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2024 may be bumpy, but we can skip the predictions of doom
Elections are important, but transitions in presidential power don’t usually cause the dramatic changes to national character or day-to-day life that voters may fear.
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Wisconsin inserts itself into deciding what is ‘religious enough’
A recent Wisconsin court decision said the state’s Catholic Charities Bureau is not religious enough to qualify for an exemption from an unemployment insurance mandate.
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How Utah Has Turned Religious Freedom from a Controversy to a Consensus
Utah leads the way in averting religious-freedom conflicts through consensus protections.
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Q&A: Understanding the Supreme Court battle over Texas and Florida social media regulation
What do recent attempts to regulate social media mean for free speech and Utah? Sutherland’s Bill Duncan explains in his recent Q&A.
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Social media cases at Supreme Court show how policymakers need to reach a balance on regulation
Social media group’s suit against Texas and Florida could be an important case for states considering tech regulation.
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Unanimous decision on Trump’s ballot access pushes back on ‘partisan court’ narrative
The Supreme Court is often accused of being divided along partisan lines, but nearly half of its 58 rulings in the court’s last full term were unanimous decisions.
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What’s behind the mess at the Texas border?
Texas says the federal government has failed to enforce border security. The federal government, in turn, complains that Texas officials are interfering with federal efforts to respond to migration.
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Supreme Court case could have impact on housing affordability
Case challenges a hefty impact fee charged by a California county to a property owner seeking to build a home.
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The legal arguments for and against striking Trump from the ballot
The Supreme Court has agreed to weigh in, with oral arguments scheduled next month. Here is an explanation of both the history and the legal issues behind Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.