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Old 11-05-2008, 06:48 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by PaloAltoCougar View Post
Yes, it amended the state constitution. But even that doesn't mean it won't be challenged in the courts. SF's city attorney will file papers very quickly challenging the initiative.
I'm genuinely curious ... on what grounds? Unless they fight the mechanics of the initiative process itself, on what basis do they have standing to challenge an amendment? Can one part of the CA Constitution invalidate another part?
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