State Con Law Case of the Week: A Gem of Man and State from the Gem State – Institute for Justice

Earlier this week, the Idaho Supreme Court issued a fascinating decision about the relationship between the state s people and its legislature. In finding unconstitutional recently enacted restrictions on placing initiatives and referenda on the ballot, the court dug into core issues of man and state that seem to spring straight from the pages of John Locke s Second Treatise of Government. Here I briefly summarize the issues and also note where the court seemed to have taken an unnecessary step in achieving its result. But it s an incredibly interesting decision that I encourage you to read for yourself.

via ij.org

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