Supreme Court Preview for Local Governments: 2026 - 2027 Term
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Hosted by the Local Government Legal Center (LGLC), join legal experts in a discussion of the new Supreme Court term and what decisions local governments should watch. The Supreme Court will rule on several major cases this term, including issues related to:
- The intersection of religious exercise and land use / zoning authority
- Whether the Second Amendment prohibits state and local governments from banning semi-automatic rifles
- The continued viability of neutral laws of general applicability that may impose burdens on religion
- Preemption of local government lawsuits seeking damages from oil companies related to climate change
- Questions about excessive fines and criminal forfeiture law
Speakers:
- Amanda Karras, Executive Director/General Counsel, International Municipal Lawyers Association
- Gregory G. Garre, Partner, Latham & Watkins LLP
- Nadia A. Sarkis, Partner, Miller Barondess LLP
The Local Government Legal Center (LGLC) is a coalition of national local government organizations formed in 2023 by NACo, National League of Cities (NLC) and International Municipal Lawyers Association (IMLA) to provide education to local governments regarding the Supreme Court and its impact on local governments and local officials and to advocate for local governments at the Supreme Court in appropriate cases. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and International City/County Management Association (ICMA) are associate members. Visit the Local Government Legal Center to learn more.
This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Please note that members of the Local Government Legal Center will not provide Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for participation in or completion of this material
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