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Oregon Supreme Court rules criminal convictions from nonunanimous juries can be voided

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The Oregon Supreme Court ruled Friday that all state criminal convictions which resulted from nonunanimous jury verdicts are invalid. The ruling comes after a 2020 US Supreme Court decision that held non-unanimous jury verdicts violate the US Constitution’s Sixth Amendment. Justice Thomas A.

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Oregon judge blocks gun control law for being unconstitutional

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An Oregon county judge blocked Oregon Ballot Measure 114 (BM 114), Oregon’s gun control law, from taking effect on Tuesday. The court found that the ballot measure violated the state constitution , despite a previous federal court ruling finding that the measure complied with the US Constitution’s Second Amendment.

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Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case

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The post Oregon Supreme Court Rules On Messy Multimillionaire Heir, Egg Donor Case appeared first on Above the Law. Once again, a friendly reminder about sending your clients to attorneys with specialized experience in assisted reproductive technology when entering such contracts.

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“Oregon Supreme Court says no to Nick Kristof’s governor candidacy”

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Oregon Supreme Court says no to Nick Kristof’s governor candidacy”: Lauren Dake of Oregon Public Broadcasting has this report. The opinion is not yet posted to the Supreme Court of Oregon ‘s website , but I will link to it once it becomes available.

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US Supreme Court allows cities to enforce homeless encampment bans

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The US Supreme Court ruled Friday in a 6-3 decision to allow cities to enforce bans on homeless encampments even when shelter space is unavailable. In City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. The National Homelessness Law Center took to X to address the matter saying that the “ Supreme Court ruling will make homelessness worse.”

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US Supreme Court split on whether to allow broader punishment for people camping in public spaces

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The US Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday on whether enforcing public camping ordinances against unhoused people without adequate shelter is cruel and unusual punishment and, therefore, prohibited by the Eighth Amendment. Johnson , originated in southern Oregon. Supreme Court. The case, Grants Pass v.

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US Supreme Court allows challenge against No Fly List placement to proceed

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The US Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that Yonas Fikre’s challenge to his previous placement on the No Fly List can proceed, rejecting the government’s claim that his removal from the list rendered the lawsuit void. The Supreme Court, which granted certiorari in October, agreed.

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