Iowa Supreme Court denies retroactive ADC payments to 23 families
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled against 23 families seeking retroactive Aid to Dependent Children payments. They argued a 1982 83 statute excluding spouses of unemployed parents violated federal law. The court held no basis for repayment as they did not challenge the department rule limiting underpaid recipients.
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Iowa Supreme Court Decisions Reported by Gazette
The Iowa Supreme Court handed down several rulings Wednesday, as reported by the Gazette Des Moines Bureau and Associated Press. The notes summarize the court's decisions, reflecting the latest developments in Iowa jurisprudence and their implications for ongoing cases and legal precedent.
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Fingerprint expungement limits state records control
Iowa Supreme Court rules courts cannot order state agencies to destroy fingerprint records even when criminal records can be expunged. The ruling clarifies that purging criminal records stops short of giving courts authority over agency record keeping under state law.
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Abortion hearing rejected by Iowa high court
The Iowa Supreme Court on Wednesday denied a Drake University student’s bid to argue paternal rights in an abortion, ruling the case moot since the abortion was performed Saturday. Joel A. Novak sought an injunction to block the procedure involving Heather Doe. just days earlier the court refused to halt it but scheduled a hearing.
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Iowa Supreme Court OKs staggered effective dates in damages law
The Iowa Supreme Court ruled a two year old reform of damages in lawsuits constitutional despite sections taking effect at different times. Beeler's 1981 auto crash suit prompted the challenge, noting potential judgments lost if changes weren't in force. The court said timing is a legislative matter and a single timetable must apply to all citizens.
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