federal equal protection clause in Wyoming

2016Despite the textual difference, “this Court uses the conventional federal equal protection analysis in the interpretation of the equality provisions of the Wyoming Constitution.” Hageman, 2011 WY 91, ¶ 53 , 256 P.3d at 503 (quoting Newport Int’l Univ., Inc. v. State Dep’t of Educ., 2008 WY 72, ¶ 15 , 186 P.3d 382, 387 (Wyo. 2008)). [¶7] In an equal protection analysis, we begin by examining whether the classified groups alleged to be treated differently as a result of a governmental action are, in fact, similarly situated.

2016Despite the textual difference, “this Court uses the conventional federal equal protection analysis in the interpretation of the equality provisions of the Wyoming Constitution.” Hageman, 2011 WY 91, ¶ 53 , 256 P.3d at 503 (quoting Newport Int’l Univ., Inc. v. State Dep’t of Educ., 2008 WY 72, ¶ 15 , 186 P.3d 382, 387 (Wyo. 2008)). [¶7] In an equal protection analysis, we begin by examining whether the classified groups alleged to be treated differently as a result of a governmental action are, in fact, similarly situated.

2022The foundational principles of rational-basis review in federal equal protection analysis are not significantly different from “those used in this Court’s equal protection analysis from the early days of statehood to the present.” Greenwalt, ¶ 39, 71 P.3d at 730–31. [¶15] The bedrock principles of equal protection were set forth in Greenwalt: 1.

2022Corp., 2003 WY 77, ¶ 39 , 71 P.3d 717, 730 (Wyo. 2003) (quoting Washakie Cnty.

2016Reiter v. State, 2001 WY 116, ¶ 26 , 36 P.3d 586, 594 (Wyo. 2001).

2016Reiter v. State, 2001 WY 116, ¶ 26 , 36 P.3d 586, 594 (Wyo. 2001).

2011Despite differences between the texts of the two constitutions, the Coalition concedes that "this Court uses the conventional federal equal protection analysis in the interpretation of the equality provisions of the Wyoming Constitution." Newport International University, Inc. v. State Dept. of Educ., 2008 WY 72, ¶ 15 , 186 P.3d 382, 387 (Wyo.2008). [T54] In determining whether there is a violation of equal protection doe-trine, we require the party claiming such violation to first demonstrate that the classification at issue "treats similarly situated persons unequally." Matter of ALJ, 836 P.

2003Despite the difference in text between the federal equal protection clause and the equality provisions in most state constitutions, "[m]ost state courts use conventional federal equal protection analysis when interpreting the various equality provisions of their state constitutions." Id. at 1222.

1992See City of Cleburne, Tex. v. Cleburne Living Center, 473 U.S. 432 , 105 S.Ct. 3249, 3254-55 , 87 L.Ed.2d 313 (1985).

1992See City of Cleburne, Tex. v. Cleburne Living Center, 473 U.S. 432 , 105 S.Ct. 3249, 3254-55 , 87 L.Ed.2d 313 (1985).

1990Co., 24 Cal.3d 458 , 156 Cal. Rptr. 14, 20 , 595 P.2d 592, 598 (1979), "although our court will carefully consider federal state action decisions with respect to the federal equal protection clause insofar as they are persuasive, we do not consider ourselves bound by such decisions in interpreting the reach of the safeguards or our state equal protection clause." The court found that a cause of action was stated against the public utility under the purview of a constitutional violation of the California Constitution referencing Bivens .

1990Co., 24 Cal.3d 458 , 156 Cal. Rptr. 14, 20 , 595 P.2d 592, 598 (1979), "although our court will carefully consider federal state action decisions with respect to the federal equal protection clause insofar as they are persuasive, we do not consider ourselves bound by such decisions in interpreting the reach of the safeguards or our state equal protection clause." The court found that a cause of action was stated against the public utility under the purview of a constitutional violation of the California Constitution referencing Bivens .

1990A right of action to redress a constitutional deprivation in damage was also found by the Florida court in Schreiner v. McKenzie Tank *1329 Lines & Risk Management Services, Inc., 408 So.2d 711, 714 (Fla.App. 1982): The test to determine whether or not a constitutional provision is self-executing was clearly set out by our Supreme Court in Gray v. Bryant, 125 So.2d 846 (Fla. 1960), and has been reaffirmed on numerous occasions. * * * In essence, we are directed by Gray to determine whether or not the sentence, "No person shall be deprived of any right because of race, religion or physical hand