For decades, the Nevada Supreme Court has turned a blind eye as lawmakers of both political parties willfully ignored a bedrock clause of the state constitution. But the time for judicial inertia has … [Read more...] about EDITORIAL: Court must act on separation of powers cases
Separation of Powers
EDITORIAL: Court must uphold separation of powers
Las Vegas Review-Journal September 18, 2021 - 9:01 pm The Legislative Counsel Bureau was created more than 75 years ago to provide legal advice and other services to Nevada lawmakers. It has … [Read more...] about EDITORIAL: Court must uphold separation of powers
STEVE SEBELIUS: Court must decide if Scheible’s ‘function’ violates constitution
Everybody agrees state Sen. Melanie Scheible, D-Las Vegas, is a member of the Nevada Legislature. We all saw her get elected in 2018. There are pictures. And everybody also agrees that Scheible’s … [Read more...] about STEVE SEBELIUS: Court must decide if Scheible’s ‘function’ violates constitution
Nevada high court weighs prosecutor’s role in Senate
Nevada Supreme Court justices heard arguments Thursday on whether prosecutors should be allowed to serve in the state Legislature. Two Clark County deputy district attorneys — Nicole Cannizzaro and … [Read more...] about Nevada high court weighs prosecutor’s role in Senate
Defending the Constitution: Nevada Policy’s Separation of Powers Lawsuit
Nevada’s Separation of Powers doctrine divides the powers of the government into three distinct categories: Legislative, Executive and Judicial. Pursuant to the Nevada Constitution, “no persons … [Read more...] about Defending the Constitution: Nevada Policy’s Separation of Powers Lawsuit