Explore 9 court opinions on State Preemption Of Local Ordinances. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Court affirms DEP's authority over township oil and gas regulations
DEP v. Grant Twp. of Indiana Co., Aptls., decided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court on February 18, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)...
City's 'Just Cause' Eviction Ordinance Upheld Against State Law Challenge
Californians for Homeownership v. City of La Habra, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns whether the City of La Habra's "ju...
Zoning ordinance limiting unrelated individuals in homes upheld
Berkeley People's Alliance v. City of Berkeley, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Berkeley People's Alliance challenged the City of Be...
Ohio court strikes down city's short-term rental ban as unconstitutional
Broadview Hts. v. Vukotic, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 31, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether the City of Broadview Heights could enforce a z...
Zoning ordinance limiting unrelated individuals in homes upheld against FHA challenge
Berkeley People's Alliance v. City of Berkeley, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Berkeley People's Alliance challenged the City of ...
Eighth Circuit Upholds South Dakota's 'Sanctuary Cities' Ban
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights v. Kristi Noem, decided by D.C. Circuit on September 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) challenged ...
NC Court Affirms Election Certification Despite Fraud Allegations
Town of Apex v. Rubin, decided by North Carolina Supreme Court on August 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Town of Apex challenged the North Carolina State Board of Elections' (SBE) d...
Zoning bylaw banning ADUs in single-family districts invalid
TOWN OF CONCORD v. NEIL E. RASMUSSEN & Others, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on August 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Town of Concord sought to enforce a zoning b...
Trucking ordinance not preempted by federal or state law
23rd Psalm Trucking, L.L.C. v. Madison Parish Police Jury, decided by Louisiana Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether the Madison Parish Polic...