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...
local governmental law
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 municipal law that outlines permitted uses for various sections of land. Thus, some parts of a city may be dedicated to industrial use, while others may be set aside for residential or commercial use only. A zoning ordinance may also regulate...