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SCOTUS Rules Kentucky AG Can Defend Abortion Law

Constitutional Law Reporter

Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit erred in denying the Kentucky attorney general’s motion to intervene on the commonwealth’s behalf in litigation concerning Kentucky House Bill 454, the state’s controversial abortion law. EMW agreed to dismiss claims against the attorney general without prejudice.

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Previewing the US Supreme Court’s October Sitting

Constitutional Law Reporter

While this matter was pending before the Sixth Circuit, the Secretary retained lawyers from the Kentucky Attorney General’s office to represent him. After the Sixth Circuit upheld the permanent injunction against Kentucky’s law by a divided vote, the Secretary decided not to appeal further.

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SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Four Cases

Constitutional Law Reporter

The other potential blockbuster of the week, which involves a legal challenge to a Kentucky abortion law, appears likely to be resolved on procedural grounds in favor of the state’s Attorney General. The post SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Four Cases appeared first on Constitutional Law Reporter.