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Missouri Supreme Court Reverses Redistricting Block, Mandates Voter Referendum on Congressional Map

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a new congressional map cannot be used for the November 2026 general election. The court ordered that a referendum on the map must appear on the ballot, restoring the previous district lines for the upcoming election. This decision reverses a lower court ruling and blocks the use of the new map, which was designed to benefit Republicans, until voters approve it. The ruling creates immediate uncertainty regarding how candidates will be selected for the general election, as the primary election was already held under the new map. Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has vowed to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, calling it unprecedented and a violation of federal law.

via KMBC|

#catherine-hanaway #emanuel-cleaver #missouri-supreme-court

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Missouri Supreme Court weighs final challenge to gerrymandered map

The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments on Sept. 2 regarding whether a referendum to overturn the state’s gerrymandered congressional map can appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. The case challenges Secretary of State Denny Hoskins’ decision to block the measure, which was backed by over 305,000 signatures. While the state argues switching maps is technically impossible, county clerks claim the system can easily toggle between the 2022 and 2025 maps. The court must rule quickly due to a Sept. 8 deadline for ballot additions.

via Kansas City Star|

#denny-hoskins #gerrymandering #missouri-supreme-court

politics7 months ago•6 min saved

Missouri court clears GOP path to midterm redistricting edge

Missouri's Supreme Court ruled 4-3 that the legislature can redraw congressional districts mid-decade without violating the state constitution, a win for Republicans ahead of the November elections; Democrats continue pursuing lawsuits over compactness and a referendum to block or freeze the map, though the ruling narrows their chances of overturning it before the vote.

via Politico|

#gop #midterms #missouri

law9 months ago•1 min saved

Missouri Supreme Court dismisses judge over Elvis impersonations and misconduct

The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously removed Judge Michael Thornhill from the bench for making political statements in court, failing to maintain decorum, and dressing as Elvis Presley, which compromised the dignity of his judicial office.

via STLPR|

#courtroom-decorum #elvis-presley #judge-thornhill

law-and-politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Missouri Supreme Court Maintains Abortion Ban, Halting Procedures Statewide

The Missouri Supreme Court ordered a judge to lift an injunction that had blocked abortion restrictions, effectively reinstating a de facto abortion ban across the state, leading to the cancellation of appointments and sparking ongoing legal and political debates over reproductive rights.

via The 19th News|

#abortion-ban #law-and-politics #legal-ruling

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Missouri Supreme Court Ruling: Homelessness and COVID Vaccine Mandates"

The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously struck down a law that threatened homeless individuals with jail time for sleeping on state land, ruling that it violated the state constitution. The law, which also addressed city and county governance and banned COVID-19 vaccine mandates for public workers, has been deemed "invalid in its entirety." As a result, homeless people will no longer face jail time or fines for sleeping on state land without permission, and vaccine mandates for public workers are now allowed in Missouri. The law had also redirected state funding away from permanent housing for the homeless, sparking criticism from advocates who argued that affordable housing is the real issue. The court ruling did not discuss the potential impact of the homelessness policy but focused on the law's violation of the constitution.

via The Associated Press|

#covid-19-vaccine-mandates #homelessness #legal

legal2 years ago•2 min saved

Legal Battles and Public Outcry Surround Jackson County Property Assessments

The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed class-action lawsuits filed by property owners against Jackson County and Tyler Technologies. The lawsuits alleged that the county's actions resulted in unlawful increases to assessed property values and that the technology company violated its contractual obligations. The court ruled that the taxpayers failed to exhaust available administrative remedies before filing the suit and that Tyler Technologies did not owe a duty of care to taxpayers.

via KCTV 5|

#class-action-lawsuit #jackson-county #legal

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Missouri Supreme Court Strikes Down Secretary of State's Abortion Ballot Language

The Missouri Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal by Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft regarding the wording of a ballot question on abortion access in the state. Ashcroft had proposed asking voters whether they are in favor of allowing "dangerous and unregulated abortions until live birth," but a state appeals court deemed the wording politically partisan. The decision comes as advocates on both sides grapple with how to word the question that could go on the ballot. In all seven states where abortion has been on the ballot since Roe v. Wade was struck down, voters have either supported protecting abortion rights or rejected attempts to erode them.

via Yahoo News|

#abortion #ballot-language #missouri-supreme-court

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Missouri Supreme Court Rejects Jay Ashcroft's Appeal on Abortion Ballot Summaries

The Missouri Supreme Court has rejected Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft's appeal to defend his ballot summary for initiative petitions seeking to legalize abortion in the state constitution. Ashcroft's summaries were criticized for containing politically partisan language, and the court upheld a previous decision in favor of the ACLU and physician Anna Fitz-James, who challenged the language. Ashcroft argued that his summaries accurately reflected the petitions' scope, but the court disagreed. Proponents of the abortion initiatives have not yet announced which version they will move forward with in collecting signatures. Another attempt to get abortion on the 2024 ballot has been filed by Jamie Corey, who is also suing Ashcroft over the ballot summary for her original initiative petitions.

via Missouri Independent|

#abortion #ballot-summaries #initiative-petitions

judiciary3 years ago•1 min saved

"Missouri Supreme Court Welcomes Judge Ginger Gooch, Ensuring Female Majority on the Bench"

Governor Mike Parson has appointed Judge Ginger Gooch as a Missouri Supreme Court Judge, filling the vacancy left by Judge Patricia Breckenridge's retirement. This appointment establishes a female majority on the state's highest court for the first time in history. Gooch previously served on the Southern District Court of Appeals and has a background in law and rhetoric. Her swearing-in date has yet to be determined, but Missouri law requires it to be within 30 days of her appointment.

via KMOV4|

#appointment #female-majority #governor-mike-parson

law-and-society3 years ago•2 min saved

Missouri Supreme Court Upholds Jail Time for Parents of Truant Children

The Missouri Supreme Court has upheld the convictions of two single mothers who were charged with violating the state's compulsory attendance law after their children missed school without a documented illness. The court ruled that the unexcused absences violated state law, stating that regular attendance is required and that the school's policy of 90% attendance is of little relevance. The ruling affirms the decisions of the lower courts, with one mother spending seven days in jail and the other receiving two years of probation.

via Missouri Independent|

#compulsory-attendance-law #law-and-society #legal-consequences

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

Missouri Supreme Court's Decisions on Abortion Cases

The Missouri Supreme Court has ordered the Republican attorney general to step aside and allow an initiative petition to legalize abortion in the state to proceed. The court upheld a lower court's decision that the attorney general must approve the cost estimate provided by the auditor, despite his claims that the cost could be significantly higher. The attorney general's refusal to act has hindered the collection of voter signatures needed to put the amendment on the ballot. The court's ruling means the amendment can now move forward in the process.

via ABC News|

#abortion #aclu #attorney-general

politics3 years ago•3 min saved

Missouri Supreme Court's Decisions on Abortion Rights Challenge GOP Attorney General

The Missouri Supreme Court has ordered the Republican attorney general, Andrew Bailey, to stand down and allow an initiative petition to legalize abortion in the state to move forward. The court unanimously affirmed a lower court's decision that Bailey must approve the cost estimate provided by the auditor, despite his insistence that the cost to taxpayers could be much higher. Bailey's refusal to approve the estimate has prevented the amendment from receiving the necessary approval to gather voter signatures. The proposed amendment would enshrine the individual right to make decisions about abortion, childbirth, and birth control in the state constitution.

via The Associated Press|

#abortion #attorney-general #cost-estimate