Sacramento County Superior Court

California's top lawmakers, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, filed a lawsuit challenging claims in support of Proposition 39, which requires voter ID for in-person and mail-in voting. They argue the proposition's supporters made false statements about cost savings, voting ease, and lack of voter burdens. The Legislative Analyst’s Office contradicts claims of cost savings, and a Republican coauthor criticized the lawsuit.

A pro-voter ID group sued California's secretary of state and attorney general over changes to the wording of Proposition 39, a voter ID ballot measure. The plaintiffs argue the revised title, which states the measure 'prohibits citizens from voting unless they present government-issued identification,' is misleading, as the measure actually regulates vote counting verification, not ballot casting. The case seeks to amend the language before election deadlines.

Crime victims and advocacy organizations in California challenged new parole regulations, arguing they violate Marsy’s Law and create undue hardship for victims’ families. The regulations allow evaluations for inmates ineligible for parole, potentially leading to resentencing or commutation without considering victims’ interests or legal sentencing requirements.

Environmental groups and a Native American tribe sued California State Parks over the Oceano Dunes habitat conservation plan, arguing it allows harm to federally protected wildlife like the California red-legged frog and least tern. The lawsuit challenges the environmental impact report's certification and seeks to block approvals until compliance with environmental laws is ensured.