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Iowa high court rules abortion is not a fundamental right under state constitution

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The Iowa Supreme Court Friday held in Planned Parenthood v. The decision overturns a 2018 ruling which held there is a fundamental right to abortion in Iowa. Planned Parenthood sued to challenge a 2020 law which requires a 24 hour waiting period before an abortion. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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Two death penalty cases and free speech at animal facilities

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In June 2020, the Supreme Court issued a summary reversal – meaning it decided the case without merits briefing or oral argument – in Andrus v. In June 2020, the Supreme Court issued a summary reversal – meaning it decided the case without merits briefing or oral argument – in Andrus v. Ineffective assistance of counsel. Washington.

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Animal rights and the First Amendment, due process and a confession of error

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Instead, the Georgia Supreme Court upheld “general jurisdiction” over Cooper on the ground that Cooper, by registering as a foreign corporation in Georgia, had consented to suit in Georgia as a condition of doing business in the state. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit affirmed. Next up is Kelly v. Animal Legal Defense Fund.

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