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equal protection clause in Connecticut

345 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1938–2025 24 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Connecticut 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 (47)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Gethersgreen
conn · 1985 · cited in 7 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1999
2 sentences

1999Ed. 2d 374 (1981) (‘Unless there is some clear reason for not doing so, effect must be given to every part of and each word in the constitution.’); (2) holdings and dicta of this court, and the Appellate Court; see, e.g., Doe v. Maher, 40 Conn. Sup. 394, 448-49 , 515 A.2d 134 (1986) (trial court used strict scrutiny to analyze sex discrimination claim based on the equal protection clause of the state constitution, relying, in part, on dicta from the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding what standard would be used once Connecticut’s equal rights amendment was adopted); (3) federal precedent; see

1999Ed. 2d 374 (1981) (‘Unless there is some clear reason for not doing so, effect must be given to every part of and each word in the constitution.’); (2) holdings and dicta of this court, and the Appellate Court; see, e.g., Doe v. Maher, 40 Conn. Sup. 394, 448-49 , 515 A.2d 134 (1986) (trial court used strict scrutiny to analyze sex discrimination claim based on the equal protection clause of the state constitution, relying, in part, on dicta from the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding what standard would be used once Connecticut’s equal rights amendment was adopted); (3) federal precedent; see

77
Doe v. Mahergreen
connsuperct · 1986 · cited in 7 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1999
2 sentences

1999Ed. 2d 374 (1981) (‘Unless there is some clear reason for not doing so, effect must be given to every part of and each word in the constitution.’); (2) holdings and dicta of this court, and the Appellate Court; see, e.g., Doe v. Maher, 40 Conn. Sup. 394, 448-49 , 515 A.2d 134 (1986) (trial court used strict scrutiny to analyze sex discrimination claim based on the equal protection clause of the state constitution, relying, in part, on dicta from the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding what standard would be used once Connecticut’s equal rights amendment was adopted); (3) federal precedent; see

1999Ed. 2d 374 (1981) (‘Unless there is some clear reason for not doing so, effect must be given to every part of and each word in the constitution.’); (2) holdings and dicta of this court, and the Appellate Court; see, e.g., Doe v. Maher, 40 Conn. Sup. 394, 448-49 , 515 A.2d 134 (1986) (trial court used strict scrutiny to analyze sex discrimination claim based on the equal protection clause of the state constitution, relying, in part, on dicta from the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding what standard would be used once Connecticut’s equal rights amendment was adopted); (3) federal precedent; see

77
State v. Jewettgreen
vt · 1985 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1999
2 sentences

1999See State v. Barton, [ 219 Conn. 529, 546 , 594 A.2d 917 (1991)]; State v. Dukes, [ 209 Conn. 98, 115 , 547 A.2d 10 (1988)]; see generally State v. Jewett, 146 Vt. 221 , 500 A.2d 233 (1985); M.

1999See State v. Barton, [ 219 Conn. 529, 546 , 594 A.2d 917 (1991)]; State v. Dukes, [ 209 Conn. 98, 115 , 547 A.2d 10 (1988)]; see generally State v. Jewett, 146 Vt. 221 , 500 A.2d 233 (1985); M.

66
State v. Bartongreen
conn · 1991 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1993–1999
2 sentences

1999See State v. Barton, [ 219 Conn. 529, 546 , 594 A.2d 917 (1991)]; State v. Dukes, [ 209 Conn. 98, 115 , 547 A.2d 10 (1988)]; see generally State v. Jewett, 146 Vt. 221 , 500 A.2d 233 (1985); M.

1999See State v. Barton, [ 219 Conn. 529, 546 , 594 A.2d 917 (1991)]; State v. Dukes, [ 209 Conn. 98, 115 , 547 A.2d 10 (1988)]; see generally State v. Jewett, 146 Vt. 221 , 500 A.2d 233 (1985); M.

66
State v. Wrightgreen
conn · 1998 · cited in 11 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–2025
2 sentences

2023Our Supreme Court often has commenced an equal protection analysis ‘‘by [a]ssuming arguendo that the two categories of defendants identified by the [acquittee] are similarly situated with respect to the [statutory scheme] . . . .’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Wright, 246 Conn. 132, 143 , 716 A.2d 870 (1998).

2023Our Supreme Court often has commenced an equal protection analysis ‘‘by [a]ssuming arguendo that the two categories of defendants identified by the [acquittee] are similarly situated with respect to the [statutory scheme] . . . .’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Wright, 246 Conn. 132, 143 , 716 A.2d 870 (1998).

511
Stuart v. Commissioner of Correctiongreen
conn · 2003 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2005–2023
2 sentences

2011See, e.g., Stuart v. Commissioner of Correction, 266 Conn. 596, 602 , 834 A.2d 52 (2003). “[I]t is only after this threshold requirement is met that the court will consider whether the statute survives scrutiny under the equal protection clause.” Id., 602 n.10.

2011See, e.g., Stuart v. Commissioner of Correction, 266 Conn. 596, 602 , 834 A.2d 52 (2003). “[I]t is only after this threshold requirement is met that the court will consider whether the statute survives scrutiny under the equal protection clause.” Id., 602 n.10.

45
State v. Lammegreen
conn · 1990 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1999
45
The Dartmouth Review, on Behalf of Its Officers, Staff and Subscribers v. Dartmouth Collegegreen
ca1 · 1989 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–2004
44
Batson v. Kentuckygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 11 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1988–2016
2 sentences

2016Because the exercise of peremptory challenges is "subject to the commands of the [e]qual [p]rotection [c]lause"; id., at 89 , 106 S.Ct. 1712 ; the underlying rationale of Batson has been extended to other group classifications that trigger heightened scrutiny under a traditional equal protection analysis, including ancestry or national origin.

2016Because the exercise of peremptory challenges is "subject to the commands of the [e]qual [p]rotection [c]lause"; id., at 89 , 106 S.Ct. 1712 ; the underlying rationale of Batson has been extended to other group classifications that trigger heightened scrutiny under a traditional equal protection analysis, including ancestry or national origin.

311
Horton v. Meskillgreen
conn · 1977 · cited in 9 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1977–2010
2 sentences

2004The habeas court may have confused inadvertently the release date established for the Manchester n sentence, April 27, 2002, with the adjusted release date for the Hartford II sentence, had that sentence been reduced by 751 days of presentence confinement. 11 The equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment to the United States constitution, §1, provides in relevant part: “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall . . . deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Article first, § 20, of the constitution of Connecticut provides in relevant part:

2004Where a person is under more than one definite sentence, the sentences shall be calculated as follows: (1) If the sentences run concurrently, the terms merge in and are satisfied by discharge of the term which has the longest term to run\ (2) if the sentences run consecutively, the terms are added to arrive at an aggregate term and are satisfied by discharge of such aggregate term.” (Emphasis added.) The equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment to the United States constitution, §1, provides in relevant part: “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall . . . deny to any pers

39
Laden v. Wardengreen
conn · 1975 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1979–2002
34
State v. Angel C.green
conn · 1998 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–2025
33
Westchester County Independence Party v. Astorinogreen
nysd · 2015 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
33
Verena Rivera-Powell, Francesca Castellanos, Georgina Sanchez, and Marie Sierra v. New York City Board of Elections, Docket No. 06-4665-Cvgreen
ca2 · 2006 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
33
State v. Doschergreen
conn · 1977 · cited in 8 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1977–2010
2 sentences

2004The habeas court may have confused inadvertently the release date established for the Manchester n sentence, April 27, 2002, with the adjusted release date for the Hartford II sentence, had that sentence been reduced by 751 days of presentence confinement. 11 The equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment to the United States constitution, §1, provides in relevant part: “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall . . . deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” Article first, § 20, of the constitution of Connecticut provides in relevant part:

2004Where a person is under more than one definite sentence, the sentences shall be calculated as follows: (1) If the sentences run concurrently, the terms merge in and are satisfied by discharge of the term which has the longest term to run\ (2) if the sentences run consecutively, the terms are added to arrive at an aggregate term and are satisfied by discharge of such aggregate term.” (Emphasis added.) The equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment to the United States constitution, §1, provides in relevant part: “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall . . . deny to any pers

28
Zapata v. Burnsgreen
conn · 1988 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–2010
2 sentences

2010G Count Six of the Plaintiffs’ Operative Complaint: Violations of the Plaintiffs’ Equal Protection Rights Under the Connecticut Constitution Our Supreme Court has stated that “[t]he equal protection and due process clauses of the United States and Connecticut constitutions have the same meanings and the same limits.” Brunswick Corp. v. Liquor Control Commission, 184 Conn. 75 , 82 n.4, 440 A.2d 792 (1981); see also Zapata v. Burns, 207 Conn. 496, 504 , 542 A.2d 700 (1988); Keogh v. Bridgeport, 187 Conn. 53, 59-60 , 444 A.2d 225 (1982); Caldor’s, Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc., 177 Conn. 304, 314 ,

2010G Count Six of the Plaintiffs’ Operative Complaint: Violations of the Plaintiffs’ Equal Protection Rights Under the Connecticut Constitution Our Supreme Court has stated that “[t]he equal protection and due process clauses of the United States and Connecticut constitutions have the same meanings and the same limits.” Brunswick Corp. v. Liquor Control Commission, 184 Conn. 75 , 82 n.4, 440 A.2d 792 (1981); see also Zapata v. Burns, 207 Conn. 496, 504 , 542 A.2d 700 (1988); Keogh v. Bridgeport, 187 Conn. 53, 59-60 , 444 A.2d 225 (1982); Caldor’s, Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc., 177 Conn. 304, 314 ,

25
F. S. Royster Guano Co. v. Virginiagreen
scotus · 1920 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1972–1994
25
United States v. Jerry Thornton, United States of America v. Frederick Jones, AKA Freddy Earl Jonesgreen
ca9 · 1990 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
24
Craig v. Borengreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1991–2025
23
Buckley v. Valeogreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–2011
23
Ross v. Moffittgreen
scotus · 1974 · cited in 10 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–2007
2 sentences

2001"The equal protection clause does not require absolute equality or precisely equal advantages CT Page 12280 [between such similarly situated persons]. . . ." Ross v. Moffitt, 417 U.S. 600 , 612 , 94 S.Ct. 2437 , 41 L.Ed.2d 341 (1974); State v. Wright, supra, 246 Conn. 139 .

2001"The equal protection clause does not require absolute equality or precisely equal advantages CT Page 12280 [between such similarly situated persons]. . . ." Ross v. Moffitt, 417 U.S. 600 , 612 , 94 S.Ct. 2437 , 41 L.Ed.2d 341 (1974); State v. Wright, supra, 246 Conn. 139 .

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Nordlinger v. Hahngreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 8 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1993–2016
2 sentences

2008For purposes of an equal protection analysis, however, groups that are treated differently by a statute are not similarly situated unless they “are in all relevant respects alike.” (Emphasis added.) Nordlinger v. Hahn, 505 U.S. 1, 10 , 112 S. Ct. 2326 , 120 L.

2008For purposes of an equal protection analysis, however, groups that are treated differently by a statute are not similarly situated unless they “are in all relevant respects alike.” (Emphasis added.) Nordlinger v. Hahn, 505 U.S. 1, 10 , 112 S. Ct. 2326 , 120 L.

18
City Recycling, Inc. v. Stategreen
conn · 2001 · cited in 7 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006Thus, the analytical predicate [of consideration of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons similarly situated." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) City Recycling, Inc. v. State, 257 Conn. 429, 448 , 778 A.2d 77 (2001).

2006Thus, the analytical predicate [of consideration of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons similarly situated." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) City Recycling, Inc. v. State, 257 Conn. 429, 448 , 778 A.2d 77 (2001).

17
Daly v. DelPontegreen
conn · 1993 · cited in 7 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–2004
2 sentences

2004Id., 513-14 .

2001(Plaintiff's November 2, 2000 Brief, pp. 9 et seq.; Defendants' December 18, 2000 Brief, pp. 6 et seq.) "[S]tate action concerning social and economic regulation will survive an equal protection challenge if it satisfies a rational basis test." Daly v. DelPonte , 225 Conn. 499 , 513 (1993).

17
Darak v. Darakgreen
conn · 1989 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1989–2025
2 sentences

1998Thus, the analytical “predicate [of consideration of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons similarly situated.” Darak v. Darak, 210 Conn. 462, 473 , 556 A.2d 145 (1989).

1998Thus, the analytical “predicate [of consideration of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons similarly situated.” Darak v. Darak, 210 Conn. 462, 473 , 556 A.2d 145 (1989).

16
State v. Jason B.green
conn · 1999 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2022
2 sentences

2001Thus, the analytical predicate [of consideration of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons similarly situated.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jason B., 248 Conn. 543, 558-59 , 729 A.2d 760 , cert. denied, 528 U.S. 967 , 120 S. Ct. 406 , 145 L.

2001Thus, the analytical predicate [of consideration of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons similarly situated.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jason B., 248 Conn. 543, 558-59 , 729 A.2d 760 , cert. denied, 528 U.S. 967 , 120 S. Ct. 406 , 145 L.

16
City of Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc.green
scotus · 1985 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–2009
2 sentences

2006Independent of his claim of evidential insufficiency, *384 the defendant alleges that § 53a-72a (a)(2) violates his right to equal protection under the law. [7] The equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment to the United States constitution demands that "[n]o State shall . . . deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." It is "essentially a direction that all persons situated similarly should be treated alike." Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc., 473 U.S. 432, 439 , 105 S.Ct. 3249 , 87 L.Ed.2d 313 (1985).

2006Independent of his claim of evidential insufficiency, *384 the defendant alleges that § 53a-72a (a)(2) violates his right to equal protection under the law. [7] The equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment to the United States constitution demands that "[n]o State shall . . . deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." It is "essentially a direction that all persons situated similarly should be treated alike." Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc., 473 U.S. 432, 439 , 105 S.Ct. 3249 , 87 L.Ed.2d 313 (1985).

16
Cologne v. Westfarms Associatesgreen
conn · 1984 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1993–2002
2 sentences

1999Ed. 2d 374 (1981) (‘Unless there is some clear reason for not doing so, effect must be given to every part of and each word in the constitution.’); (2) holdings and dicta of this court, and the Appellate Court; see, e.g., Doe v. Maher, 40 Conn. Sup. 394, 448-49 , 515 A.2d 134 (1986) (trial court used strict scrutiny to analyze sex discrimination claim based on the equal protection clause of the state constitution, relying, in part, on dicta from the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding what standard would be used once Connecticut’s equal rights amendment was adopted); (3) federal precedent; see

1999Ed. 2d 374 (1981) (‘Unless there is some clear reason for not doing so, effect must be given to every part of and each word in the constitution.’); (2) holdings and dicta of this court, and the Appellate Court; see, e.g., Doe v. Maher, 40 Conn. Sup. 394, 448-49 , 515 A.2d 134 (1986) (trial court used strict scrutiny to analyze sex discrimination claim based on the equal protection clause of the state constitution, relying, in part, on dicta from the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding what standard would be used once Connecticut’s equal rights amendment was adopted); (3) federal precedent; see

16
Ramos v. Town of Vernongreen
conn · 2000 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2025
2 sentences

2006If the statute does not touch upon either a fundamental right or a suspect class, its classification need only be rationally related to some legitimate government purpose in order to withstand an equal protection challenge." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Ramos v. Vernon, 254 Conn. 799, 829 , 761 A.2d 705 (2000).

2006If the statute does not touch upon either a fundamental right or a suspect class, its classification need only be rationally related to some legitimate government purpose in order to withstand an equal protection challenge." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Ramos v. Vernon, 254 Conn. 799, 829 , 761 A.2d 705 (2000).

15
Cadlerock Properties Joint Venture, L.P. v. Commissioner of Environmental Protectiongreen
conn · 2000 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2010
2 sentences

2010Partnership v. Stratford, 122 Conn. App. 198, 204 , 998 A.2d 833 (2010). “[T]he analytical predicate [of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons . . . similarly situated.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135, 158 , 957 A.2d 407 (2008). “[T]he requirement imposed [on] [p]laintiffs claiming an equal protection violation [is that they] identify and relate specific instances [in which] persons situated similarly in all relevant aspects were treated differently . . . .” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation ma

2010Partnership v. Stratford, 122 Conn. App. 198, 204 , 998 A.2d 833 (2010). “[T]he analytical predicate [of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons . . . similarly situated.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135, 158 , 957 A.2d 407 (2008). “[T]he requirement imposed [on] [p]laintiffs claiming an equal protection violation [is that they] identify and relate specific instances [in which] persons situated similarly in all relevant aspects were treated differently . . . .” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation ma

15
Hurley v. Motor Coach Industries, Inc.green
scotus · 2001 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2010
2 sentences

2010Partnership v. Stratford, 122 Conn. App. 198, 204 , 998 A.2d 833 (2010). “[T]he analytical predicate [of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons . . . similarly situated.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135, 158 , 957 A.2d 407 (2008). “[T]he requirement imposed [on] [p]laintiffs claiming an equal protection violation [is that they] identify and relate specific instances [in which] persons situated similarly in all relevant aspects were treated differently . . . .” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation ma

2010Partnership v. Stratford, 122 Conn. App. 198, 204 , 998 A.2d 833 (2010). “[T]he analytical predicate [of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons . . . similarly situated.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135, 158 , 957 A.2d 407 (2008). “[T]he requirement imposed [on] [p]laintiffs claiming an equal protection violation [is that they] identify and relate specific instances [in which] persons situated similarly in all relevant aspects were treated differently . . . .” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation ma

15
Brass v. GDQ Corp.green
scotus · 2001 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2010
2 sentences

2010Partnership v. Stratford, 122 Conn. App. 198, 204 , 998 A.2d 833 (2010). “[T]he analytical predicate [of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons . . . similarly situated.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135, 158 , 957 A.2d 407 (2008). “[T]he requirement imposed [on] [p]laintiffs claiming an equal protection violation [is that they] identify and relate specific instances [in which] persons situated similarly in all relevant aspects were treated differently . . . .” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation ma

2010Partnership v. Stratford, 122 Conn. App. 198, 204 , 998 A.2d 833 (2010). “[T]he analytical predicate [of an equal protection claim] is a determination of who are the persons . . . similarly situated.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135, 158 , 957 A.2d 407 (2008). “[T]he requirement imposed [on] [p]laintiffs claiming an equal protection violation [is that they] identify and relate specific instances [in which] persons situated similarly in all relevant aspects were treated differently . . . .” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation ma

15
Ryszkiewicz v. City of New Britaingreen
conn · 1984 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1984–1995
15
Keane v. Fischettigreen
conn · 2011 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
14
Johnson v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2022
14
Willett v. City University of New Yorkgreen
scotus · 1999 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2022
14
Liggins v. McDonnell Douglas Corp.green
scotus · 1999 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2022
14
Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Healthgreen
conn · 2008 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2022
14
State v. Castonguaygreen
conn · 1984 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1988–2021
14
Barton v. Ducci Electrical Contractors, Inc.green
conn · 1999 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2008
14

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (33)

CaseCitedYears
Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. EI Constructors, Inc. green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2002Id., 757 .

2001If the statute does not touch upon either a fundamental right or a suspect class, its classification need only be rationally related to some legitimate government purpose in order to withstand an equal protection challenge." (Citations omitted; internal quotations marks omitted.) Id. 756-57 .

141997–2002
Dunn v. Blumstein green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

2001The court reasoned: “In order to determine whether a statutory scheme violates the equal protection clause, a court must consider three factors: ‘the character of the classification in question; the individual interests affected by the classification; and the governmental interests asserted in support of the classification.’ Dunn v. Blumstein, 405 U.S. 330, 335 , 92 S. Ct. 995 , 31 L.

2001The court reasoned: “In order to determine whether a statutory scheme violates the equal protection clause, a court must consider three factors: ‘the character of the classification in question; the individual interests affected by the classification; and the governmental interests asserted in support of the classification.’ Dunn v. Blumstein, 405 U.S. 330, 335 , 92 S. Ct. 995 , 31 L.

81977–2001
Palka v. Walker green
conn · 1938
2 sentences

1999Ed. 2d 374 (1981) (‘Unless there is some clear reason for not doing so, effect must be given to every part of and each word in the constitution.’); (2) holdings and dicta of this court, and the Appellate Court; see, e.g., Doe v. Maher, 40 Conn. Sup. 394, 448-49 , 515 A.2d 134 (1986) (trial court used strict scrutiny to analyze sex discrimination claim based on the equal protection clause of the state constitution, relying, in part, on dicta from the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding what standard would be used once Connecticut’s equal rights amendment was adopted); (3) federal precedent; see

1999Ed. 2d 374 (1981) (‘Unless there is some clear reason for not doing so, effect must be given to every part of and each word in the constitution.’); (2) holdings and dicta of this court, and the Appellate Court; see, e.g., Doe v. Maher, 40 Conn. Sup. 394, 448-49 , 515 A.2d 134 (1986) (trial court used strict scrutiny to analyze sex discrimination claim based on the equal protection clause of the state constitution, relying, in part, on dicta from the Connecticut Supreme Court regarding what standard would be used once Connecticut’s equal rights amendment was adopted); (3) federal precedent; see

71992–1999
Castaneda v. Partida green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

2021The court found, on the basis of the record before it, that ‘‘that assump- tion [was] unwarranted and unproven.’’ Turning to the equal protection claim, the court applied the three part test set forth in State v. Gibbs, supra, 254 Conn. 578 , which requires, as proof of an equal protection violation in jury selection ‘‘(1) under- representation of a recognizable group; (2) substantial underrepresentation over a significant period of time; and (3) a selection procedure susceptible to abuse or not racially neutral.’’ (Internal quotation marks omit- ted.) Id., 594 , citing Castaneda v. Partida, 4

2021The court found, on the basis of the record before it, that ‘‘that assump- tion [was] unwarranted and unproven.’’ Turning to the equal protection claim, the court applied the three part test set forth in State v. Gibbs, supra, 254 Conn. 578 , which requires, as proof of an equal protection violation in jury selection ‘‘(1) under- representation of a recognizable group; (2) substantial underrepresentation over a significant period of time; and (3) a selection procedure susceptible to abuse or not racially neutral.’’ (Internal quotation marks omit- ted.) Id., 594 , citing Castaneda v. Partida, 4

61985–2021
State v. Golding green
conn · 1989
2 sentences

2014On appeal, the defendant recognizes that he may not have raised the equal protection claim clearly at the hearing on the second petition for his continued com- mitment, and he seeks reversal of his commitment pur- suant to State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233 , 239–40, 567 A.2d 823 (1989).

2014On appeal, the defendant recognizes that he may not have raised the equal protection claim clearly at the hearing on the second petition for his continued com- mitment, and he seeks reversal of his commitment pur- suant to State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233 , 239–40, 567 A.2d 823 (1989).

61992–2014
State v. Long green
conn · 2004
2 sentences

2021Held that the defendant lacked standing to assert his claim that § 21a-277 (b) violated the equal protection rights of African Americans and Mexican Americans, as the defendant, a Caucasian, was not aggrieved by the legislature’s enactment of a law that allegedly discriminated against other racial and ethnic groups: the defendant failed to demonstrate a specific, personal and legal interest, rather than a general interest shared by the community, in the underlying equal protection challenge to Connecticut’s criminaliza- tion of the sale of marijuana, as the defendant did not claim that he was

2021Held that the defendant lacked standing to assert his claim that § 21a-277 (b) violated the equal protection rights of African Americans and Mexican Americans, as the defendant, a Caucasian, was not aggrieved by the legislature’s enactment of a law that allegedly discriminated against other racial and ethnic groups: the defendant failed to demonstrate a specific, personal and legal interest, rather than a general interest shared by the community, in the underlying equal protection challenge to Connecticut’s criminaliza- tion of the sale of marijuana, as the defendant did not claim that he was

52004–2025
Keogh v. City of Bridgeport green
conn · 1982
2 sentences

2010G Count Six of the Plaintiffs’ Operative Complaint: Violations of the Plaintiffs’ Equal Protection Rights Under the Connecticut Constitution Our Supreme Court has stated that “[t]he equal protection and due process clauses of the United States and Connecticut constitutions have the same meanings and the same limits.” Brunswick Corp. v. Liquor Control Commission, 184 Conn. 75 , 82 n.4, 440 A.2d 792 (1981); see also Zapata v. Burns, 207 Conn. 496, 504 , 542 A.2d 700 (1988); Keogh v. Bridgeport, 187 Conn. 53, 59-60 , 444 A.2d 225 (1982); Caldor’s, Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc., 177 Conn. 304, 314 ,

2010G Count Six of the Plaintiffs’ Operative Complaint: Violations of the Plaintiffs’ Equal Protection Rights Under the Connecticut Constitution Our Supreme Court has stated that “[t]he equal protection and due process clauses of the United States and Connecticut constitutions have the same meanings and the same limits.” Brunswick Corp. v. Liquor Control Commission, 184 Conn. 75 , 82 n.4, 440 A.2d 792 (1981); see also Zapata v. Burns, 207 Conn. 496, 504 , 542 A.2d 700 (1988); Keogh v. Bridgeport, 187 Conn. 53, 59-60 , 444 A.2d 225 (1982); Caldor’s, Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc., 177 Conn. 304, 314 ,

51986–2010
In re Disbarment of Nunes green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2008LaTrieste Restaurant v. Village of Port Chester, 188 F.3d 65, 70 (2d Cir. 1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1187 , 120 S. Ct. 1240 , 146 L.

2004“The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution is essentially a direction that all persons similarly situated should be treated alike.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Thomas v. West Haven, 249 Conn. 385, 392 , 734 A.2d 535 (1999), cert. denied, 528 U.S. 1187 , 120 S. Ct. 1239 , 146 L.

52002–2008
CSC Consulting, Inc. v. Tingley Systems, Inc. green
scotus · 2000
52002–2008
Daily v. New Britain Machine Co. green
conn · 1986
51992–2007
Bruno v. Civil Service Commission green
conn · 1984
51985–2000
Trimble v. Gordon green
scotus · 1977
51984–1997
Harris v. Commissioner of Correction green
conn · 2004
42007–2017
Caldor's, Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc. green
conn · 1979
41991–2010
Golab v. City of New Britain green
conn · 1987
41995–2005
Thomas v. City of West Haven green
conn · 1999
42002–2004
Ferguson v. City of Charleston green
scotus · 2000
42002–2004
Benjamin v. Bailey green
conn · 1995
41996–2001
State v. Dukes green
conn · 1988
41994–1999
Magoun v. Illinois Trust & Savings Bank green
· 1898
41989–1999
Karp v. Zoning Board green
conn · 1968
41974–1999
State v. Metz green
conn · 1994
31996–2025
Hammond v. Commissioner of Correction green
conn · 2002
32004–2022
State v. Geisler green
conn · 1992
32006–2019
United Illuminating Co. v. City of New Haven green
conn · 1980
31997–2011
Engquist v. Oregon Department of Agriculture green
scotus · 2008
32009–2009
Carini v. Zoning Board of Appeals green
conn · 1972
31983–2008
State v. Moran green
conn · 2003
32004–2007
State v. Gonzalez green
conn · 1988
31995–2006
Snowden v. Hughes green
scotus · 1944
31975–2002
Bianco v. Town of Darien green
conn · 1969
31983–2001
State v. Holloway green
conn · 1989
31992–1998
Circuit-Wise, Inc. v. Commissioner of Revenue Services green
conn · 1990
31992–1996

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (61) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (24) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54a (20) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-2z (19) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-1 (16) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-166 (14) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-59 (14) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-183 (12) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-265a (12) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-60 (12) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-35a (11) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-70 (11)

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 1841 (1923–2026) IL 902 (1918–2026) NY 604 (1932–2026) TX 570 (1911–2026) WA 549 (1919–2025) PA 509 (1938–2026) CT 345 (1938–2025) OH 340 (1920–2026) LA 297 (1915–2025) NJ 293 (1907–2026) CO 279 (1932–2026) MI 276 (1912–2026) WI 265 (1929–2026) FL 244 (1927–2025) IA 240 (1930–2025) MO 235 (1924–2025) MA 225 (1927–2026) MN 223 (1916–2026) AL 220 (1901–2025) GA 193 (1935–2026) NC 172 (1911–2026) MD 167 (1934–2024) AZ 165 (1948–2026) AR 164 (1917–2024) KS 162 (1933–2026) IN 158 (1909–2024) OK 150 (1944–2024) TN 135 (1919–2025) MT 126 (1925–2026) AK 125 (1970–2025) ID 115 (1953–2025) NM 114 (1937–2025) MS 110 (1930–2025) KY 104 (1931–2025) VA 99 (1921–2024) SC 98 (1918–2025) OR 95 (1947–2025) NH 94 (1962–2024) RI 90 (1916–2020) WV 89 (1929–2025) NE 85 (1936–2022) ME 85 (1935–2023) NV 83 (1955–2021) WY 65 (1972–2025) UT 64 (1921–2026) ND 61 (1935–2018) DC 57 (1970–2024) HI 56 (1928–2024) SD 49 (1937–2026) VT 48 (1928–2024) DE 45 (1937–2026) VI 16 (1964–2026) PR 5 (1932–1989) MP 3 (1985–2024)

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