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Important Court Cases

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Yes on Term Limits v. Savage (2008)

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Citizens for Tax Reform v. Deters (2008)

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Chandler v. City of Arvada (CO) (2002)

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Nader v. Brewer (2008)

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IRI v. Jaeger (1998)

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CIC v. Brunner (2008- Pending)

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Meyer v. Grant (1998)
Nader v. Blackwell (2008)

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Bogaert v. Land (2008)

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Buckley v. ACLF (1999)

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Krislov v. Rednour (2000)

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ACLU v. Lomax (2006)

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Idaho Coalition United for Bears v. Cenarrusa (2003)

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Moore v. Oglivie (1969)

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Gallivan v. Walker (2002)

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