CJCL files lawsuit in separation-of-powers case

The Center for Justice and Constitutional Litigation at NPRI has sued Mo Denis, the Public Utilities Commission, and the State of Nevada for violating the separation-of-powers clause in Nevada's constitution.

By challenging Nevada's long-standing abuse of the separation-of-powers principle, this case is the first step in restoring the balance of power in Nevada's government and guaranteeing the liberties of the people.

Read more:

• Press Release: Separation-of-powers case should move forward, says new CJCL brief
• Second Opposition Brief (2/20/2012): Second Brief in Opposition to motion to dismiss
• Press Release: NPRI files response in Separation of Powers case
• Opposition Brief (1/9/2012): Brief in Opposition to motion to dismiss
• Press Release: NPRI’s litigation center files in court to halt constitutional violation by state senator
• Complaint: Pojunis v. State of Nevada, et al.
• Fact Sheet on Pojunis v. State of Nevada, et al.
• Legislators with executive- or judicial-branch jobs

Background

Examples of how violating the separation-of-powers clause has led to corruption

• The lawmakers vs. the law: Part I
• The lawmakers vs. the law: Part II
• The lawmakers vs. the law: Part III
• The lawmakers vs. the law: Part IV
• The lawmakers vs. the law: Part V

Why the separation-of-powers clause is essential to limiting the power of government and preserving individual liberty

• A repellant for tyrants: Part I
• A repellant for tyrants: Part II
• A repellant for tyrants: Part III