Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act of 2010 (also known as S.B. 1070) was a highly controversial piece of immigration legislation in the state of Arizona. The bill was enacted in response to years of increasing illegal...
local governmental law
view ordinance
View ordinance are laws designed to protect a property's view from obstructions. Such ordinances may encompass and regulate a variety of property features, but commonly address trees and vegetation. View ordinances can also be enforced to...
Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty (1926)
Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co., 272 U.S. 365 (1926), is a U.S. Supreme Court case in which the court held that a zoning ordinance can be a valid exercise of a state's police powers. The Supreme Court raised the bar for declaring a...
voter bill of rights
Voter bills of rights are collections of voting rights and protections adopted in many states. While they vary greatly by state, they often include basic information on voting eligibility, where a person can vote, privacy, right to assistance...
zoning ordinance
A zoning ordinance is a municipal law that outlines permitted uses for various sections of land. Thus, some lands may be dedicated to industrial use, while others may be set aside for residential or commercial use only. A zoning ordinance may...