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constitutionality immunity in Iowa

10 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1974–2025 2 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re AWgreen
iowa · 2007 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See In re A.W., 741 N.W.2d at 805 ; Bd. of Supervisors, 263 N.W.2d at 232–34; Keller, 223 Iowa at 1377 , 275 N.W. at 97 ; McSurely, 140 Iowa at 170 , 118 N.W. at 419 ; see also S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Township of Washington, 790 F.2d 500 , 505 (6th Cir. 1986) (“For the same reasons, a political subdivision of a state cannot challenge the constitutionality of another political subdivision’s ordinance on due process and equal protection grounds.”); Hous.

2017See In re A.W., 741 N.W.2d at 805 ; Bd. of Supervisors, 263 N.W.2d at 232–34; Keller, 223 Iowa at 1377 , 275 N.W. at 97 ; McSurely, 140 Iowa at 170 , 118 N.W. at 419 ; see also S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Township of Washington, 790 F.2d 500 , 505 (6th Cir. 1986) (“For the same reasons, a political subdivision of a state cannot challenge the constitutionality of another political subdivision’s ordinance on due process and equal protection grounds.”); Hous.

33
South MacOmb Disposal Authority v. Township of Washingtongreen
ca6 · 1986 · cited in 3 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See In re A.W., 741 N.W.2d at 805 ; Bd. of Supervisors, 263 N.W.2d at 232–34; Keller, 223 Iowa at 1377 , 275 N.W. at 97 ; McSurely, 140 Iowa at 170 , 118 N.W. at 419 ; see also S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Township of Washington, 790 F.2d 500 , 505 (6th Cir. 1986) (“For the same reasons, a political subdivision of a state cannot challenge the constitutionality of another political subdivision’s ordinance on due process and equal protection grounds.”); Hous.

2017See In re A.W., 741 N.W.2d at 805 ; Bd. of Supervisors, 263 N.W.2d at 232–34; Keller, 223 Iowa at 1377 , 275 N.W. at 97 ; McSurely, 140 Iowa at 170 , 118 N.W. at 419 ; see also S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Township of Washington, 790 F.2d 500 , 505 (6th Cir. 1986) (“For the same reasons, a political subdivision of a state cannot challenge the constitutionality of another political subdivision’s ordinance on due process and equal protection grounds.”); Hous.

33
Greenawalt v. Zoning Bd. of Adj. of Davenportgreen
iowa · 1984 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Vagueness of Iowa Administrative Code rule 441-79.2(2)(i), (l) Den Hartog also attempts to challenge the sufficiency of the notice by attacking the constitutionality of rule 441-79.2(2)(i) and (l) as failing the “test in Greenawalt [v. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment of the City of Davenport, 345 N.W.2d 537, 545 (Iowa 1984)] for vagueness” because both paragraphs “require a person to guess” as to the basis for finding either paragraph applicable.

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State v. Nailgreen
iowa · 2007 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023“Among other things, the Due Process Clause prohibits enforcement of vague statutes under the void-for-vagueness doctrine.” State v. Nail, 743 N.W.2d 535, 539 (Iowa 2007).

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Charles Hewitt & Sons Co. v. Keller green
iowa · 1937
2 sentences

2017See In re A.W., 741 N.W.2d at 805 ; Bd. of Supervisors, 263 N.W.2d at 232–34; Keller, 223 Iowa at 1377 , 275 N.W. at 97 ; McSurely, 140 Iowa at 170 , 118 N.W. at 419 ; see also S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Township of Washington, 790 F.2d 500 , 505 (6th Cir. 1986) (“For the same reasons, a political subdivision of a state cannot challenge the constitutionality of another political subdivision’s ordinance on due process and equal protection grounds.”); Hous.

2017See In re A.W., 741 N.W.2d at 805 ; Bd. of Supervisors, 263 N.W.2d at 232–34; Keller, 223 Iowa at 1377 , 275 N.W. at 97 ; McSurely, 140 Iowa at 170 , 118 N.W. at 419 ; see also S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Township of Washington, 790 F.2d 500 , 505 (6th Cir. 1986) (“For the same reasons, a political subdivision of a state cannot challenge the constitutionality of another political subdivision’s ordinance on due process and equal protection grounds.”); Hous.

32017–2017
McSurely v. McGrew green
iowa · 1908
2 sentences

2017See In re A.W., 741 N.W.2d at 805 ; Bd. of Supervisors, 263 N.W.2d at 232–34; Keller, 223 Iowa at 1377 , 275 N.W. at 97 ; McSurely, 140 Iowa at 170 , 118 N.W. at 419 ; see also S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Township of Washington, 790 F.2d 500 , 505 (6th Cir. 1986) (“For the same reasons, a political subdivision of a state cannot challenge the constitutionality of another political subdivision’s ordinance on due process and equal protection grounds.”); Hous.

2017See In re A.W., 741 N.W.2d at 805 ; Bd. of Supervisors, 263 N.W.2d at 232–34; Keller, 223 Iowa at 1377 , 275 N.W. at 97 ; McSurely, 140 Iowa at 170 , 118 N.W. at 419 ; see also S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Township of Washington, 790 F.2d 500 , 505 (6th Cir. 1986) (“For the same reasons, a political subdivision of a state cannot challenge the constitutionality of another political subdivision’s ordinance on due process and equal protection grounds.”); Hous.

32017–2017
Parker v. Levy green
scotus · 1974
2 sentences

1992Id.

1991Id.

31989–1992
New York State Rifle & Pistol Assn., Inc. v. Bruen green
scotus · 2022
1 sentence

2025But McCurdy challenges the constitutionality of that rule, arguing section 822.3 violates the “1st, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th Amendments” when scrutinized under the historical-tradition test discussed in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen, 597 U.S. 1 (2022).

12025–2025
Bd. of Sup'rs of Linn Cty. v. Dept. of Revenue green
iowa · 1978
1 sentence

2017See In re A.W., 741 N.W.2d at 805 ; Bd. of Supervisors, 263 N.W.2d at 232-34 ; Keller, 223 Iowa at 1377 , 275 N.W. at 97 ; McSurely, 140 Iowa at 170 , 118 N.W. at 419 ; see also S. Macomb Disposal Auth. v. Township of Washington, 790 F.2d 500 , 505 (6th Cir. 1986) (“For the same reasons, a political subdivision of a state cannot challenge the constitutionality of another political subdivision’s ordinance on due process and equal protection grounds.”); Hons.

12017–2017
Medina v. California green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2015Right out of the gate, the child’s brief acknowledges “[tjhere are no published state or federal cases discussing the constitutionality of applying a presumption of competency to a child.” 2 But J.K. nevertheless contends the juvenile court’s, application of the existing presumption violated his right to due process. 3 J.K argues *296 Medina ⅛ analytical approach to due process applied to the burden-of-proof question for adult competency decisions is not a good fit for juvenile delinquency cases. 4 See Medina, 505 U.S. at 445-48 , 112 S.Ct. 2572 (applying two part test: 1) does presumption off

2015Right out of the gate, the child’s brief acknowledges “[tjhere are no published state or federal cases discussing the constitutionality of applying a presumption of competency to a child.” 2 But J.K. nevertheless contends the juvenile court’s, application of the existing presumption violated his right to due process. 3 J.K argues *296 Medina ⅛ analytical approach to due process applied to the burden-of-proof question for adult competency decisions is not a good fit for juvenile delinquency cases. 4 See Medina, 505 U.S. at 445-48 , 112 S.Ct. 2572 (applying two part test: 1) does presumption off

12015–2015
Mathews v. Eldridge green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2015J.K. advocates for analyzing the constitutionality of the presumption under the balancing test from Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 , 96 S.Ct. 893 , 47 L.Ed.2d 18 (1976).

2015J.K. advocates for analyzing the constitutionality of the presumption under the balancing test from Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 , 96 S.Ct. 893 , 47 L.Ed.2d 18 (1976).

12015–2015
Leland v. Oregon green
scotus · 1952
2 sentences

1974The constitutionality of our rule is resolved against the defendant by Leland v. Oregon, 343 U.S. 790 , 72 S.Ct. 1002 , 96 L.Ed. 1302 (1952).

1974The constitutionality of our rule is resolved against the defendant by Leland v. Oregon, 343 U.S. 790 , 72 S.Ct. 1002 , 96 L.Ed. 1302 (1952).

11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 2.1 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 331.430 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 455B.173 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 468.127 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 468.150 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 468.37 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 468.38 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 468.50 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 468.74 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 626.24 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 657.2 (3) IA § Iowa Code § 8.2 (3)

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

TX 46 (1975–2025) CA 44 (1939–2018) IL 40 (1919–2023) PA 40 (1911–2017) FL 34 (1971–2026) NY 31 (1923–2024) LA 24 (1942–2023) WA 22 (1972–2024) MN 22 (1960–2016) MO 15 (1878–2018) OH 13 (1935–2022) CO 12 (1981–2024) AZ 11 (1966–2019) CT 11 (1984–2017) TN 11 (1979–2022) MA 11 (1975–2008) IN 10 (1895–2012) IA 10 (1974–2025) MS 9 (1975–2010) UT 9 (1981–2022) NJ 9 (1964–1990) MD 9 (1962–2014) OR 8 (1958–2026) MI 8 (1975–2021) NC 8 (1915–2001) VA 7 (1980–2024) GA 7 (1944–2022) OK 7 (1973–2015) NV 6 (1999–2021) ID 6 (1976–1997) AL 5 (1976–2000) WI 4 (1980–2003) WV 4 (1965–1995) AK 4 (1969–2013) ND 4 (1984–2008) KS 4 (1975–2018) KY 3 (2004–2021) DC 3 (1981–2021) HI 3 (1930–1993) MT 3 (1973–2006) AR 2 (2001–2014) SC 2 (1952–1952) NE 2 (2002–2016) ME 2 (1980–2002)

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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