Alaska Supreme Court upholds ruling in Recall Dunleavy case, allowing effort to continue
Signature collection has already been underway.
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Dunleavy’s refusal to appoint a judge proves to be the key issue in recall case
The Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the Recall Dunleavy case while social distancing.
Chief Justice Bolger, who butted heads with Dunleavy, recuses himself from recall lawsuit
In a two-page order issued today, Bolger said his public statements such as his address to the Alaska Legislature where he pledged “to do our work independently of any outside political interests or financial influence” could cause someone to questions his fairness in the case.
It’s on. Alaska Supreme Court rules Recall Dunleavy can begin collecting signatures
The ruling finds the Recall Dunleavy campaign would face “not inconsiderable” injury if the signature-gathering process was delayed any further.
Is breathable air and livable land a right? Alaska Supreme Court will decide
The Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a lawsuit arguing the state isn’t doing enough to stop climate change.
Alaska Chief Justice Bolger has a lesson on the Alaska Constitution, judicial appointments for Gov. Dunleavy
The governor refused to appointee one of the two nominees put forward by the Alaska Judicial Council to fill a vacancy in the Palmer Superior Court. Bolger replied with a constitutional lesson, noting the Alaska Constitution isn’t optional.
Alaska Supreme Court strikes down ‘medically necessary’ abortion law
The court says the law violated the Alaska Constitution’s equal protections clause.
Alaska Supreme Court axes key provisions of salmon initiative, but clear it for the ballot
The initiative survived a tough legal challenge, but not without losing elements that opponents said would effectively shut down some resource development.
Alaska Supreme Court allows Democrats to open their primaries to independents, including Gov. Walker
The governor’s campaign says it has yet to decide whether or not it will enter the Democratic primary.
How–and why–to watch Alaska Supreme Court arguments over the Democrats’ primaries
The case could have major impacts on the 2018 elections, including the governor’s race.