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state equal protection clause in Iowa

9 Iowa opinions name it 2 courts 1998–2022 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Ceasergreen
iowa · 1998 · cited in 3 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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Varnum v. Briengreen
iowa · 2009 · cited in 6 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2013–2021
2 sentences

2014Defender, 791 N.W.2d 69 , 76 n.3 (Iowa 2010) (“Even in cases where no substantive distinction has been advanced by the parties [between Iowa and federal 54 constitutional law], we reserve the right to apply the principles differently.”); State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e do not necessarily apply the federal standards in the same way as the United States Supreme Court.”); Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 , 878 n.6 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e have jealously guarded our right to employ a different analytical framework under the state equal protection clause as well as to independent

2014Defender, 791 N.W.2d 69 , 76 n.3 (Iowa 2010) (“Even in cases where no substantive distinction has been advanced by the parties [between Iowa and federal 54 constitutional law], we reserve the right to apply the principles differently.”); State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e do not necessarily apply the federal standards in the same way as the United States Supreme Court.”); Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 , 878 n.6 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e have jealously guarded our right to employ a different analytical framework under the state equal protection clause as well as to independent

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State v. Brueggergreen
iowa · 2009 · cited in 4 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2021
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 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
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 SAJBgreen
iowa · 2004 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Defender, 791 N.W.2d 69 , 76 n.3 (Iowa 2010) (“Even in cases where no substantive distinction has been advanced by the parties [between Iowa and federal 54 constitutional law], we reserve the right to apply the principles differently.”); State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e do not necessarily apply the federal standards in the same way as the United States Supreme Court.”); Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 , 878 n.6 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e have jealously guarded our right to employ a different analytical framework under the state equal protection clause as well as to independent

2014Defender, 791 N.W.2d 69 , 76 n.3 (Iowa 2010) (“Even in cases where no substantive distinction has been advanced by the parties [between Iowa and federal 54 constitutional law], we reserve the right to apply the principles differently.”); State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e do not necessarily apply the federal standards in the same way as the United States Supreme Court.”); Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 , 878 n.6 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e have jealously guarded our right to employ a different analytical framework under the state equal protection clause as well as to independent

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Kent A. Simmons Vs. State Public Defendergreen
iowa · 2010 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Defender, 791 N.W.2d 69 , 76 n.3 (Iowa 2010) (“Even in cases where no substantive distinction has been advanced by the parties [between Iowa and federal 54 constitutional law], we reserve the right to apply the principles differently.”); State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e do not necessarily apply the federal standards in the same way as the United States Supreme Court.”); Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 , 878 n.6 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e have jealously guarded our right to employ a different analytical framework under the state equal protection clause as well as to independent

2014Defender, 791 N.W.2d 69 , 76 n.3 (Iowa 2010) (“Even in cases where no substantive distinction has been advanced by the parties [between Iowa and federal 54 constitutional law], we reserve the right to apply the principles differently.”); State v. Bruegger, 773 N.W.2d 862, 883 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e do not necessarily apply the federal standards in the same way as the United States Supreme Court.”); Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 , 878 n.6 (Iowa 2009) (“[W]e have jealously guarded our right to employ a different analytical framework under the state equal protection clause as well as to independent

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State of Iowa v. Randall Lee Palsgreen
iowa · 2011 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2013–2014
2 sentences

2014In those cases, this court instructed: 8 “We may construe the Iowa Constitution differently than its federal counterpart, despite the provisions containing nearly identical language and being structured generally with the same scope, import, and purpose.” State v. Kooima, 833 N.W.2d 202, 206 (Iowa 2013); see State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767, 771-72, 781-83 (Iowa 2011) (noting Iowa’s more stringent application of state constitutional provisions than federal caselaw applying nearly identical federal counterparts); Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 , 879 n.6 (Iowa 2009) (observing “we have jealously g

2013See State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767, 771-72, 781-83 (Iowa 2011) (noting our more stringent application of state constitutional provisions than federal caselaw applying nearly identical federal counterparts); Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 , 879 n. 6 (Iowa 2009) (observing “we have jealously guarded our right to ‘employ a different analytical framework’ under the state equal protection clause as well as to independently apply federally formulated principles” (citations omitted)).

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Racing Ass'n of Central Iowa v. Fitzgeraldgreen
iowa · 2004 · cited in 2 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Iowa v. Fitzgerald, 675 N.W.2d 1 , 6–7 (Iowa 2004) (“[T]his court’s independent application of the rational basis test might result in a dissimilar outcome from that reached by the Supreme Court in considering the federal constitutional claim.”).

2014Iowa v. Fitzgerald, 675 N.W.2d 1 , 6–7 (Iowa 2004) (“[T]his court’s independent application of the rational basis test might result in a dissimilar outcome from that reached by the Supreme Court in considering the federal constitutional claim.”).

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Bierkamp v. Rogersgreen
iowa · 1980 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022See Bierkamp v. Rogers, 293 N.W.2d 577, 581 (Iowa 1980) (discussing article I, section 6 of the Iowa Constitution).

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State of Iowa v. Leon Kooimagreen
iowa · 2013 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014In those cases, this court instructed: 8 “We may construe the Iowa Constitution differently than its federal counterpart, despite the provisions containing nearly identical language and being structured generally with the same scope, import, and purpose.” State v. Kooima, 833 N.W.2d 202, 206 (Iowa 2013); see State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767, 771-72, 781-83 (Iowa 2011) (noting Iowa’s more stringent application of state constitutional provisions than federal caselaw applying nearly identical federal counterparts); Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 , 879 n.6 (Iowa 2009) (observing “we have jealously g

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State of Iowa v. Isaac Andrew Baldon IIIgreen
iowa · 2013 · cited in 1 Iowa opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014In those cases, this court instructed: 8 “We may construe the Iowa Constitution differently than its federal counterpart, despite the provisions containing nearly identical language and being structured generally with the same scope, import, and purpose.” State v. Kooima, 833 N.W.2d 202, 206 (Iowa 2013); see State v. Pals, 805 N.W.2d 767, 771-72, 781-83 (Iowa 2011) (noting Iowa’s more stringent application of state constitutional provisions than federal caselaw applying nearly identical federal counterparts); Varnum v. Brien, 763 N.W.2d 862 , 879 n.6 (Iowa 2009) (observing “we have jealously g

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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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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IA § Iowa Code § 709.1 (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

CA 23 (1978–2018) NY 9 (1978–2014) IA 9 (1998–2022) AK 9 (1980–2023) NJ 5 (1990–2026) MN 4 (1987–1993) MD 4 (1983–2009) ND 3 (1994–2018) IL 3 (2013–2017) NE 3 (1998–2006) TX 2 (1983–2024) NH 2 (1988–2005) WV 2 (1979–2025)

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