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Alaska Supreme Court Clarifies Grand Jury Access in Garber Ruling

The Alaska Supreme Court ruled November 28 in Thomas Garber v. Superior Court, addressing how citizens can bring matters before grand juries for investigation under Article I, section 8 of the Alaska Constitution.

•Alaska Supreme Court clarified citizen access to grand juries under Article I, section 8 of state constitution
•Court amended Alaska Criminal Rule 6.1 to establish clear procedures for bringing matters before grand juries
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Alaska Supreme Court Affirms Homer Zoning Ordinance Against Resident Challenge

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed a superior court decision upholding a City of Homer zoning ordinance amendment, rejecting procedural and substantive challenges brought by pro se resident Frank Griswold. The court also upheld an award of attorney's fees to the city.

•Alaska Supreme Court affirmed City of Homer's zoning ordinance amendment against procedural and substantive challenges
•Pro se resident Frank Griswold failed to prove the city violated notice requirements or procedural rules
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Alaska Supreme Court Rules in Federal Credit Union Child Support Case

The Alaska Supreme Court issued Opinion No. 7796 on November 28, 2025, in a dispute between Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and state child support enforcement agencies. The case involved complex issues of banking operations, child support collection procedures, and state revenue enforcement.

•Alaska Supreme Court issued Opinion No. 7796 on November 28, 2025, in a case involving Alaska USA Federal Credit Union and state child support enforcement
•Three major banking organizations filed amicus briefs supporting the credit union, indicating broad industry implications
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Alaska Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of Inmate's Court Access Lawsuit

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's summary judgment dismissal of Raymond Katchatag's civil rights lawsuit against the Department of Corrections. The indigent inmate alleged violations of his constitutional right to court access while preparing administrative appeals at Spring Creek Correctional Center.

•Alaska Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of indigent inmate's constitutional lawsuit against Department of Corrections
•Raymond Katchatag claimed violations of his right to court access while preparing administrative appeals at Spring Creek Correctional Center
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