federal equal protection clause in Illinois

11 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2006 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois 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 (2)

Case	Followed	Cited
In Re AAgreen ill · 1998 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 2 sentences 2004Under the rational basis test our review is limited and deferential; we inquire only “whether the method or means employed in the statute to achieve the stated goal or purpose of the legislation is rationally related to that goal.” A.A. , 181 Ill. 2d at 38. 2004Under the rational basis test our review is limited and deferential; we inquire only “whether the method or means employed in the statute to achieve the stated goal or purpose of the legislation is rationally related to that goal.” A.A., 181 Ill. 2d at 38.	2	2
Kimel v. Florida Board of Regentsgreen scotus · 2000 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004 2 sentences 2004Ed. 2d 522, 542 , 120 S. Ct. 631, 645-46 (2000) (reaffirming that age is not a suspect classification under the federal equal protection clause). 2004Ed. 2d 522, 542 , 120 S. Ct. 631, 645-46 (2000) (reaffirming that age is not a suspect classification under the federal equal protection clause).	2	2

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (15)

Case	Cited	Years
Western & Southern Life Ins. Co. v. State Bd. of Equalization of Cal. green scotus · 1981 2 sentences 1997In Western & Southern, a foreign insurance company challenged as violative of the federal equal protection clause a California statute which imposed a retaliatory tax on foreign insurers whose home states imposed a discriminatory tax on California insurers doing business within their borders. 3 The Court explicitly held, for the first time, that a state may not impose "more onerous taxes or other burdens on foreign corporations than those imposed on domestic corporations, unless the discrimination between foreign and domestic corporations bears a rational relation to a legitimate state purpose 1997In Western & Southern, a foreign insurance company challenged as violative of the federal equal protection clause a California statute which imposed a retaliatory tax on foreign insurers whose home states imposed a discriminatory tax on California insurers doing business within their borders. 3 The Court explicitly held, for the first time, that a state may not impose "more onerous taxes or other burdens on foreign corporations than those imposed on domestic corporations, unless the discrimination between foreign and domestic corporations bears a rational relation to a legitimate state purpose	4	1997–2006
Northeast Bancorp, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System green scotus · 1985 2 sentences 1997In distinguishing Ward, the Court quoted its statement that the equal protection clause prohibited state economic regulation only if " 'accomplished by imposing discriminatorily higher taxes on nonresident corporations solely because they are nonresidents.’ ” (Emphasis added.) Northeast Bancorp, Inc., 472 U.S. at 177 , 86 L. 1997In distinguishing Ward, the Court quoted its statement that the equal protection clause prohibited state economic regulation only if " 'accomplished by imposing discriminatorily higher taxes on nonresident corporations solely because they are nonresidents.’ ” (Emphasis added.) Northeast Bancorp, Inc., 472 U.S. at 177 , 86 L.	2	1997–1997
Metropolitan Life Insurance v. Ward green scotus · 1985 2 sentences 1997After noting that the uniformity clause provides similar but even greater protection than that provided by the federal equal protection clause, plaintiffs rely heavily upon the United States Supreme Court case of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Ward, 470 U.S. 869 , 84 L. 1997After noting that the uniformity clause provides similar but even greater protection than that provided by the federal equal protection clause, plaintiffs rely heavily upon the United States Supreme Court case of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Ward, 470 U.S. 869 , 84 L.	2	1997–1997
McNeil v. United States green scotus · 1993 2 sentences 1997Ed. 2d 179 , 113 S. Ct. 1036 (1993), upheld as constitutional under the federal equal protection clause a state insurance premium tax statute similar to the statute challenged here. 1997More recently, the Supreme Court of Florida in Gallagher v. Motors Insurance Corp., 605 So.2d 62 (Fla.1992), cert. dismissed, 506 U.S. 1074 , 113 S.Ct. 1036 , 122 L.Ed.2d 179 (1993), upheld as constitutional under the federal equal protection clause a state insurance premium tax statute similar to the statute challenged here.	2	1997–1997
Gallagher v. Motors Ins. Corp. green fla · 1992 1 sentence 1997More recently, the Supreme Court of Florida in Gallagher v. Motors Insurance Corp., 605 So.2d 62 (Fla.1992), cert. dismissed, 506 U.S. 1074 , 113 S.Ct. 1036 , 122 L.Ed.2d 179 (1993), upheld as constitutional under the federal equal protection clause a state insurance premium tax statute similar to the statute challenged here.	1	1997–1997
Melahn v. Florida neutral scotus · 1993 1 sentence 1997More recently, the Supreme Court of Florida in Gallagher v. Motors Insurance Corp., 605 So.2d 62 (Fla.1992), cert. dismissed, 506 U.S. 1074 , 113 S.Ct. 1036 , 122 L.Ed.2d 179 (1993), upheld as constitutional under the federal equal protection clause a state insurance premium tax statute similar to the statute challenged here.	1	1997–1997
Motors Insurance Corp. v. Gallagher green scotus · 1993 1 sentence 1997More recently, the Supreme Court of Florida in Gallagher v. Motors Insurance Corp., 605 So.2d 62 (Fla.1992), cert. dismissed, 506 U.S. 1074 , 113 S.Ct. 1036 , 122 L.Ed.2d 179 (1993), upheld as constitutional under the federal equal protection clause a state insurance premium tax statute similar to the statute challenged here.	1	1997–1997
Calumet County Club v. Roberts EnviRonmental Control Corp. green illappct · 1985 1 sentence 1990App. 3d 610 , 483 N.E.2d 613 (section 13—214(a) not violative of the Federal equal protection clause and not special legislation); Blackwood v. Rusk (1986), 148 Ill.	1	1990–1990
Blackwood v. Rusk green illappct · 1986 2 sentences 1990App. 3d 610 , 483 N.E.2d 613 (section 13—214(a) not violative of the Federal equal protection clause and not special legislation); Blackwood v. Rusk (1986), 148 Ill. 1990App. 3d 868 , 500 N.E.2d 69 (section 13—214 not violative of the equal protection clause and not special legislation); Continental Insurance Co. v. Walsh Construction Co. (1988), 171 Ill.	1	1990–1990
Continental Insurance v. Walsh Construction Co. green illappct · 1988 1 sentence 1990App. 3d 868 , 500 N.E.2d 69 (section 13—214 not violative of the equal protection clause and not special legislation); Continental Insurance Co. v. Walsh Construction Co. (1988), 171 Ill.	1	1990–1990
Snowden v. Hughes green scotus · 1944 1 sentence 1984Ed. 497, 502-03 , 64 S. Ct. 397, 401 ; Ciechon v. City of Chicago (7th Cir. 1982), 686 F. 2d 511, 522 .) Based on all the evidence, the element of intent necessary to show a Federal equal protection violation is clearly lacking.	1	1984–1984
Eva Ciechon v. The City of Chicago green ca7 · 1982 1 sentence 1984Ed. 497, 502-03 , 64 S. Ct. 397, 401 ; Ciechon v. City of Chicago (7th Cir. 1982), 686 F. 2d 511, 522 .) Based on all the evidence, the element of intent necessary to show a Federal equal protection violation is clearly lacking.	1	1984–1984
Maldonado v. License Appeal Commission green illappct · 1981 1 sentence 1981The latter contention was met in the case of Maldonado v. License Appeal Com. (1981), 100 Ill.	1	1981–1981
In Re Estate of Karas green ill · 1975 2 sentences 1976(See In re Estate of Karas (1975), 61 Ill.2d 40, 51 .) The standard of review to be employed in determining the validity of statutory classifications under the Federal equal protection clause, which are not suspect classifications or do not infringe fundamental rights, is whether the classifications are rationally related to the legitimate governmental objective. 1976(In re Estate of Karas (1975), 61 Ill.2d 40, 47-48 ; People ex rel.	1	1976–1976
Kahn v. Shevin green scotus · 1974 1 sentence 1975Ed. 2d 189 , 94 S. Ct. 1734 (Brennan, J., dissenting).) We are unwilling to decide that all classifications based upon sex require that the State establish a compelling governmental interest under the Federal equal protection clause.	1	1975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 215 ILCS 5/2 (4) IL § 215 ILCS 5/409 (4) IL § 215 ILCS 5/444 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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)

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