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State V. Young And The New Test For Privacy In Washington, Michael M. Suga
State V. Young And The New Test For Privacy In Washington, Michael M. Suga
Washington Law Review
In State v. Young, the Washington Supreme Court determined that the warrantless use of an infrared thermal detection device on the home of a suspected marijuana grower was a violation of Article I, Section 7 of the Washington State Constitution. This Note argues that the court's test for determining privacy rights under Article I, Section 7 is flawed in form and fails to achieve those goals set forth by the court. It suggests an alternative test for Article I, Section 7 privacy rights as well as a remedial prerequisite standard of proof in cases involving minimally intrusive surveillance techniques.
Washington Courts Get Stingy: Improper Denial Of Attorney's Fees Under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983 And 1988, Brian Buckley
Washington Courts Get Stingy: Improper Denial Of Attorney's Fees Under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983 And 1988, Brian Buckley
Washington Law Review
42 U.S.C. §§ 1983 and 1988 allow persons to challenge state laws that violate their federal constitutional rights and to recover their attorney's fees should they prevail. This Comment analyzes two recent Washington cases in which the plaintiffs were denied fee recoveries despite having successfully challenged state statutes. This Comment then argues that fee awards should have been granted in both cases and that in the future fee awards should rarely be denied when plaintiffs invalidate state law under §§ 1983 and 1988.