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purely facial challenge in California

7 California opinions name it 1 courts 2010–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California 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
Travis v. County of Santa Cruzgreen
cal · 2004 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025“Ruling on a facial challenge to a local ordinance, the court considers the text of the measure itself, not its application to any particular circumstances or individual.” (T-Mobile West LLC v. City and County of San Francisco (2019) 6 Cal.5th 1107, 1117 ; accord, San Francisco Apartment Assn. v. City and County of San Francisco (2016) 3 Cal.App.5th 463, 487 ; see Travis v. County of Santa Cruz (2004) 33 Cal.4th 757, 767 [facial challenge to an ordinance is “ ‘predicated on a theory that the mere enactment of the . . . ordinance worked a [constitutional violation]”].) “[A]lthough we may not in

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T-Mobile West LLC v. City and County of S.F.green
cal · 2019 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025“Ruling on a facial challenge to a local ordinance, the court considers the text of the measure itself, not its application to any particular circumstances or individual.” (T-Mobile West LLC v. City and County of San Francisco (2019) 6 Cal.5th 1107, 1117 ; accord, San Francisco Apartment Assn. v. City and County of San Francisco (2016) 3 Cal.App.5th 463, 487 ; see Travis v. County of Santa Cruz (2004) 33 Cal.4th 757, 767 [facial challenge to an ordinance is “ ‘predicated on a theory that the mere enactment of the . . . ordinance worked a [constitutional violation]”].) “[A]lthough we may not in

2025“Ruling on a facial challenge to a local ordinance, the court considers the text of the measure itself, not its application to any particular circumstances or individual.” (T-Mobile West LLC v. City and County of San Francisco (2019) 6 Cal.5th 1107, 1117 ; accord, San Francisco Apartment Assn. v. City and County of San Francisco (2016) 3 Cal.App.5th 463, 487 ; see Travis v. County of Santa Cruz (2004) 33 Cal.4th 757, 767 [facial challenge to an ordinance is “ ‘predicated on a theory that the mere enactment of the . . . ordinance worked a [constitutional violation]”].) “[A]lthough we may not in

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San Francisco Apartment Ass'n v. City & County of San Franciscogreen
calctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025“Ruling on a facial challenge to a local ordinance, the court considers the text of the measure itself, not its application to any particular circumstances or individual.” (T-Mobile West LLC v. City and County of San Francisco (2019) 6 Cal.5th 1107, 1117 ; accord, San Francisco Apartment Assn. v. City and County of San Francisco (2016) 3 Cal.App.5th 463, 487 ; see Travis v. County of Santa Cruz (2004) 33 Cal.4th 757, 767 [facial challenge to an ordinance is “ ‘predicated on a theory that the mere enactment of the . . . ordinance worked a [constitutional violation]”].) “[A]lthough we may not in

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Kleppe v. New Mexicogreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010(California Coastal Comm’n v. Granite Rock Co., supra, 480 U.S. at p. 580 .) In concluding that there was no preemption, the Supreme Court cited Kleppe v. New Mexico (1976) 426 U.S. 529, 543 [ 49 L.Ed.2d 34 , 96 S.Ct. 2285 ], for the proposition that “ ‘the State is free to enforce its criminal and civil laws’ on federal land so long as those laws do not conflict with federal law.” (California Coastal Comm’n v. Granite Rock Co., supra, at p. 580.) The Supreme Court noted that while application of state law may be preempted either by (i) federal law occupying the entire field, or (ii) a conflic

2010(California Coastal Comm’n v. Granite Rock Co., supra, 480 U.S. at p. 580 .) In concluding that there was no preemption, the Supreme Court cited Kleppe v. New Mexico (1976) 426 U.S. 529, 543 [ 49 L.Ed.2d 34 , 96 S.Ct. 2285 ], for the proposition that “ ‘the State is free to enforce its criminal and civil laws’ on federal land so long as those laws do not conflict with federal law.” (California Coastal Comm’n v. Granite Rock Co., supra, at p. 580.) The Supreme Court noted that while application of state law may be preempted either by (i) federal law occupying the entire field, or (ii) a conflic

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (9)

CaseCitedYears
Foreman & Clark Corp. v. Fallon green
cal · 1971
2 sentences

2017(See Foreman , supra , 3 Cal.3d at p. 881 , 92 Cal.Rptr. 162 , 479 P.2d 362 .) The punitive damages award was just under four times the compensatory damages award (350,000/87,894 = 3.982).

2017(See Foreman , supra , 3 Cal.3d at p. 881 , 92 Cal.Rptr. 162 , 479 P.2d 362 .) The punitive damages award was just under four times the compensatory damages award (350,000/87,894 = 3.982).

22017–2017
California Teachers Assn. v. State green
cal · 1999
1 sentence

2025“Ruling on a facial challenge to a local ordinance, the court considers the text of the measure itself, not its application to any particular circumstances or individual.” (T-Mobile West LLC v. City and County of San Francisco (2019) 6 Cal.5th 1107, 1117 ; accord, San Francisco Apartment Assn. v. City and County of San Francisco (2016) 3 Cal.App.5th 463, 487 ; see Travis v. County of Santa Cruz (2004) 33 Cal.4th 757, 767 [facial challenge to an ordinance is “ ‘predicated on a theory that the mere enactment of the . . . ordinance worked a [constitutional violation]”].) “[A]lthough we may not in

12025–2025
Coyne v. City and County of San Francisco green
calctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2025“Ruling on a facial challenge to a local ordinance, the court considers the text of the measure itself, not its application to any particular circumstances or individual.” (T-Mobile West LLC v. City and County of San Francisco (2019) 6 Cal.5th 1107, 1117 ; accord, San Francisco Apartment Assn. v. City and County of San Francisco (2016) 3 Cal.App.5th 463, 487 ; see Travis v. County of Santa Cruz (2004) 33 Cal.4th 757, 767 [facial challenge to an ordinance is “ ‘predicated on a theory that the mere enactment of the . . . ordinance worked a [constitutional violation]”].) “[A]lthough we may not in

12025–2025
Jun Wai Tom v. City & County of San Francisco green
calctapp · 2004
1 sentence

2025“Ruling on a facial challenge to a local ordinance, the court considers the text of the measure itself, not its application to any particular circumstances or individual.” (T-Mobile West LLC v. City and County of San Francisco (2019) 6 Cal.5th 1107, 1117 ; accord, San Francisco Apartment Assn. v. City and County of San Francisco (2016) 3 Cal.App.5th 463, 487 ; see Travis v. County of Santa Cruz (2004) 33 Cal.4th 757, 767 [facial challenge to an ordinance is “ ‘predicated on a theory that the mere enactment of the . . . ordinance worked a [constitutional violation]”].) “[A]lthough we may not in

12025–2025
People v. Welch green
cal · 1993
1 sentence

2018(See Welch, supra, 5 Cal.4th at p. 235 ; Sheena K., at pp. 887-889.) Insofar as Moore is asserting either condition is overbroad based solely on the crimes the jury convicted him of, without reference to any facts in the record, we reject that position as well.

12018–2018
People v. Bauer green
calctapp · 1989
1 sentence

2014Analysis In claiming neither the juvenile court nor the probation officer should have the ability to restrict his choice of residence, the minor relies primarily on People v. Bauer (1989) 211 Cal.App.3d 937 (Bauer).

12014–2014
County of Sonoma v. Superior Court green
calctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2013Standard of Review Because CBIA's action is a purely facial challenge, we address "only the text of the measure itself, not its application to the particular circumstances of an individual." (Tobe v. City of Santa Ana (1995) 9 Cal.4th 1069, 1084 ; County of Sonoma v. Superior Court (2009) 173 Cal.App.4th 322, 337 .) The parties have posited different tests for facial invalidity, but we will apply the more lenient standard articulated in San Remo. 5 The court also cited the takings clauses of the state and federal Constitutions (U.S. Const., art.

12013–2013
Tobe v. City of Santa Ana green
cal · 1995
1 sentence

2013Standard of Review Because CBIA's action is a purely facial challenge, we address "only the text of the measure itself, not its application to the particular circumstances of an individual." (Tobe v. City of Santa Ana (1995) 9 Cal.4th 1069, 1084 ; County of Sonoma v. Superior Court (2009) 173 Cal.App.4th 322, 337 .) The parties have posited different tests for facial invalidity, but we will apply the more lenient standard articulated in San Remo. 5 The court also cited the takings clauses of the state and federal Constitutions (U.S. Const., art.

12013–2013
California Coastal Commission v. Granite Rock Co. green
scotus · 1987
1 sentence

2010(California Coastal Comm’n v. Granite Rock Co., supra, 480 U.S. at p. 580 .) In concluding that there was no preemption, the Supreme Court cited Kleppe v. New Mexico (1976) 426 U.S. 529, 543 [ 49 L.Ed.2d 34 , 96 S.Ct. 2285 ], for the proposition that “ ‘the State is free to enforce its criminal and civil laws’ on federal land so long as those laws do not conflict with federal law.” (California Coastal Comm’n v. Granite Rock Co., supra, at p. 580.) The Supreme Court noted that while application of state law may be preempted either by (i) federal law occupying the entire field, or (ii) a conflic

12010–2010

Where else courts name it

CA 7 (2010–2025) NM 4 (2013–2014) WI 3 (2014–2014)

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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