Matter of Writ of Prohibition

This is an original proceeding for a writ of prohibition against the Attorney General’s ballot title for an initiative filed by a group of Idaho citizens and the Idaho Citizen’s Alliance (collectively referred to as the ICA). We find the Attorney General’s titles to be insufficient.

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BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

On June 26,1995, the ICA filed a proposed initiative with the Secretary of State of the State of Idaho. On July 19, 1995, the Attorney General’s Office for the State of Idaho (the Attorney General) issued a certificate of review, finding the initiative in conflict with federal…