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The Nevada Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that allows four Democratic legislators to maintain their public sector jobs while serving in the state legislature. The court ruled 4-3 that these legislators, who work as teachers, a public defender, and in higher education, do not violate the state's separation of powers doctrine. The majority opinion stated that their employment does not involve other branches of state government. This decision concludes a lengthy legal dispute regarding the constitutionality of holding dual roles in public service.
Capping off a yearslong legal battle, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that four legislators are also able to hold their other public jobs, in part because their employers are not within state government. @eric_neugeboren has the story: https://t.co/qnVibkDJnw
The Nevada Supreme Court ruled Thursday that four Democratic legislators — who work as teachers, a public defender and for higher ed institutions — aren’t violating the Constitution's separation of powers doctrine. @eric_neugeboren reports: https://t.co/qnVibkEhd4
Terrible ruling from NV Supreme Court. NV Constitution says someone in one branch shouldn't "exercise any functions" in another branch. Majority concludes legislators who work for local governments can ignore that. Great dissent by Justice Herndon: "Nevada's constitution… https://t.co/BSKfVxf7XL
