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federal equal protection claim in Iowa

12 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1987–2021 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Iowa courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Ceasergreen
iowa · 1998 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2000–2021
2 sentences

2021Generally, “[w]e apply the same analysis in considering the state equal protection claim as we do in considering the federal equal protection claim.” In re Morrow, 616 N.W.2d 544, 547 (Iowa 2000) (en banc) (quoting 7 State v. Ceaser, 585 N.W.2d 192, 196 (Iowa 1998), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862 (Iowa 2009)).

2021Generally, “[w]e apply the same analysis in considering the state equal protection claim as we do in considering the federal equal protection claim.” In re Morrow, 616 N.W.2d 544, 547 (Iowa 2000) (en banc) (quoting 7 State v. Ceaser, 585 N.W.2d 192, 196 (Iowa 1998), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862 (Iowa 2009)).

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In Re Morrowgreen
iowa · 2000 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2002–2021
2 sentences

2021Generally, “[w]e apply the same analysis in considering the state equal protection claim as we do in considering the federal equal protection claim.” In re Morrow, 616 N.W.2d 544, 547 (Iowa 2000) (en banc) (quoting 7 State v. Ceaser, 585 N.W.2d 192, 196 (Iowa 1998), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862 (Iowa 2009)).

2021Generally, “[w]e apply the same analysis in considering the state equal protection claim as we do in considering the federal equal protection claim.” In re Morrow, 616 N.W.2d 544, 547 (Iowa 2000) (en banc) (quoting 7 State v. Ceaser, 585 N.W.2d 192, 196 (Iowa 1998), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862 (Iowa 2009)).

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Racing Ass'n of Central Iowa v. Fitzgeraldgreen
iowa · 2004 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2007–2009
2 sentences

2009This message of independence was reinforced in Racing Association of Central Iowa v. Fitzgerald, 675 N.W.2d 1, 4-5 (Iowa 2004) [hereinafter RACI II ], when we refused to follow a unanimous opinion of the Supreme Court regarding the federal equal protection clause when we were called upon to apply the equal protection clause under our state constitution.

2007Iowa, 675 N.W.2d at 5 (applying the same analysis under the state equal protection provision as applied under the federal equal protection clause but reserving the right to employ a different analytical framework under state constitutional provisions).

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Varnum v. Briengreen
iowa · 2009 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021At its core, the federal and state “equal protection guarantee requires that laws treat all those who are similarly situated with respect to the purposes of the law alike.” Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009) (emphasis omitted).

2021At its core, the federal and state “equal protection guarantee requires that laws treat all those who are similarly situated with respect to the purposes of the law alike.” Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009) (emphasis omitted).

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City of Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc.green
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See City of Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Ctr., 473 U.S. 432, 439 , 105 S.Ct. 3249, 3254 , 87 L.Ed.2d 313, 320 (1985); Ceaser, 585 N.W.2d at 196 .

2000See City of Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Ctr., 473 U.S. 432, 439 , 105 S.Ct. 3249, 3254 , 87 L.Ed.2d 313, 320 (1985); Ceaser, 585 N.W.2d at 196 .

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State v. Bellgreen
iowa · 1997 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See State v. Bell, 572 N.W.2d 910, 911 (Iowa 1997). 1.

1998See State v. Bell, 572 N.W.2d 910, 911 (Iowa 1997). 1.

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Stracke v. City of Council Bluffsgreen
iowa · 1983 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
1 sentence

1987Stracke v. City of Council Bluffs, 341 N.W.2d 731, 733 (Iowa 1983).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Iowa. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Bruegger green
iowa · 2009
2 sentences

2021Generally, “[w]e apply the same analysis in considering the state equal protection claim as we do in considering the federal equal protection claim.” In re Morrow, 616 N.W.2d 544, 547 (Iowa 2000) (en banc) (quoting 7 State v. Ceaser, 585 N.W.2d 192, 196 (Iowa 1998), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862 (Iowa 2009)).

2021Generally, “[w]e apply the same analysis in considering the state equal protection claim as we do in considering the federal equal protection claim.” In re Morrow, 616 N.W.2d 544, 547 (Iowa 2000) (en banc) (quoting 7 State v. Ceaser, 585 N.W.2d 192, 196 (Iowa 1998), overruled on other grounds by State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862 (Iowa 2009)).

22021–2021
John Baker and Valerie Baker v. City of Iowa City, Iowa and Iowa City Human Rights Commission green
iowa · 2015
1 sentence

2021Id.

12021–2021
Baldwin v. Fish and Game Comm'n of Mont. green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

2019A similar argument was raised in regard to the federal equal protection clause in Baldwin v. Fish & Game Comm’n, 436 U.S. 371 , 389‒91 (1978), which considered Montana elk hunting licensing statutes as they pertained to resident and nonresident hunters.

2019The United States Supreme Court found the distinctions drawn between residents and nonresidents were “rational, and not invidious, and therefore not violative of the Equal Protection Clause.” Baldwin, 436 U.S. at 389 .

12019–2019
Racing Ass'n of Central Iowa v. Fitzgerald green
iowa · 2002
2 sentences

2004Instead, we observed that “Iowa courts are to ‘apply the same analysis in considering the state equal protection claims as ... in considering the federal equal protection claim.” RACI, 648 N.W.2d at 558 .

2004Instead, we observed that "Iowa courts are to `apply the same analysis in considering the state equal protection claims as ... in considering the federal equal protection claim." RACI, 648 N.W.2d at 558 .

12004–2004

Where else courts name it

CA 78 (1973–2025) WA 70 (1976–2025) NJ 26 (1973–2026) CT 25 (1974–2025) AK 22 (1980–2021) PA 19 (1977–2025) UT 16 (1989–2021) OR 14 (1978–2016) MA 14 (1980–2024) IA 12 (1987–2021) MN 12 (1983–2012) TX 12 (1983–2024) IL 11 (1975–2006) NY 10 (1977–2003) IN 10 (1968–2016) GA 9 (1992–2024) OH 9 (1991–2012) WY 8 (1990–2022) MI 8 (1969–2014) MD 7 (1981–2019) KY 5 (1992–2025) LA 5 (1978–1998) FL 4 (1972–2015) AL 4 (1995–2025) CO 3 (1979–1987) WV 3 (1988–1996) MT 3 (1999–2004) NV 2 (1983–1994) VT 2 (1999–2010) NE 2 (1992–2018) AZ 2 (1994–2008) VA 2 (2002–2024) NM 2 (1998–1999) WI 2 (1971–1989) NH 2 (1984–2013) ID 2 (1975–1993) NC 2 (1987–2023) MO 2 (1970–1978)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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