US EditionNebraska Supreme Court Hears Appeal in Medical Cannabis, Election Notary Case
The court examines claims of fraud and notary misconduct challenging tens of thousands of signatures that secured two 2024 medical marijuana initiatives on Nebraska ballots.
- On Wednesday, the Nebraska Supreme Court heard arguments on an appeal over two voter-approved 2024 medical marijuana measures tied up in litigation over petition signatures.
- The appeal stems from allegations that Former State Sen. John Kuehn claims fraud by circulators and notaries could taint entire signature batches, shifting proof burden to Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana.
- Sponsor attorney Daniel Gutman argued that "Under 321409 sub 3, the secretary of state has a non-discretionary duty to certify legally sufficient ballot initiatives, which he did in this case," and noted local officials verified over 89,000 signatures.
- The ruling, expected in the next few weeks, will determine if the Nebraska Supreme Court invalidates tens of thousands of signatures and requires Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana to re-prove validated names.
- Pohlman and Andrew La Grone asked the court for a second-phase trial, saying `All we're asking is that this court reverse and remand for a second phase of trial where the sponsors will have enough time to prove that they gathered enough valid signatures.
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newsbudz.comNebraska Supreme Court Hears Case Seeking To Overturn Medical Marijuana Law Approved By Voters
“They cannot undo the will of the voters. Every lawsuit, every delay, every political maneuver is confirmation that we are winning.” By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner The Nebraska Supreme Court appeared skeptical Wednesday about a case alleging fraud in and seeking invalidation of last year’s medical cannabis petition campaign, which voters widely supported. Former State Sen. John Kuehn (R) of Heartwell, a longtime opponent of medical marijuan…
Supreme Court to decide future of medical marijuana ballot validity
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The fight over two ballot measures on Nebraska’s November 2024 ballot is heating up, and now, the Nebraska Supreme Court has stepped in. Former State Senator John Kuehn said several notaries — and the people who check and verify signatures — did not follow the rules when signatures were collected for measures 437 and 438. “If...
The Norfolk Daily News
Nebraska ExaminerNebraska Supreme Court hears appeal in medical cannabis, election notary case
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Supreme Court appeared skeptical Wednesday about a case alleging fraud in and seeking invalidation of last year’s medical cannabis petition campaign, which voters widely supported. Former State Sen. John Kuehn of Heartwell, a longtime opponent of…
Omaha World-Herald
Nebraska Supreme Court hears appeal challenging medical marijuana ballot signatures
Former Nebraska Sen. John Kuehn’s appeal to the Supreme Court came after a district court judge dismissed his lawsuit, which argued petition sponsors collected many signatures fraudulently.
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