Supreme Court Advocacy Hub
Sharing the county perspective on key Supreme Court cases
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As the U.S. Supreme Court addresses some of the most complex public policy issues of the day, it is essential that county officials are aware of the Supreme Court’s docket and offer our perspectives on the practical, frontline realities on county-related legal issues.
Through our partnership with the Local Government Legal Center, NACo works to raise awareness of the importance of Supreme Court cases to county governments and help shape the outcome of cases of significance at the Supreme Court through persuasive and effective advocacy.
2023-2024 Supreme Court Term
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U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Chevron doctrine to reshape the federal administrative state
In major ruling, U.S. Supreme Court overturns longstanding precedent deferring to federal agency interpretation of ambiguous statute.
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U.S. Supreme Court decision halts Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
Supreme Court ruling upends $6 billion settlement agreement between Purdue Pharma and impacted state, county and tribal governments and residents.
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U.S. Supreme Court protects key flexibility for county governments responding to homelessness
On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, a case of major significance for counties working to develop comprehensive responses to the homelessness crisis.
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U.S. Supreme Court issues narrow decision in malicious prosecution case
On June 20, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling in Chiaverini v. Ohio, a case focused on the relationship between probable cause and malicious prosecution claims against local government.
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U.S. Supreme Court ruling may increase counties' exposure to retaliatory arrest claims
On June 20, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a per curiam (unauthored) ruling in Gonzalez v. Trevino, a case with implications for retaliatory arrest claims against local law enforcement.
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U.S. Supreme Court ruling may increase counties' legal liability when transferring employees
New test established by the Supreme Court will allow employees demonstrating "some harm" from an unwanted transfer to file a civil rights lawsuit.
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Supreme Court Update: Chiaverini vs. City of Napoleon
The county perspective on a case involving malicious prosecution
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Supreme Court Update: Gonzalez v. Trevino
The county perspective on a case involving retaliatory arrests
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Supreme Court Update: City of Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson
The county perspective on a case related to the constitutionality of certain local anti-encampment ordinances
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Supreme Court Update: Sheetz v. El Dorado County
The county perspective on a case involving the constitutionality of legislative enacted, generally applicable impact fees for new development
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Supreme Court Update: Muldrow v. St. Louis
The county perspective in a case concerning discrimination claims in lateral employment transfers
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Supreme Court Update: Lindke v. Freed/O'Connor Ratcliff v. Garnier
The county perspective on a case related to public officials' use of personal social media accounts
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