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Mr. Wiest’s past cases have been newsworthy, often generating both local and national interest.
Use the links below to read about some of Mr. Wiest former the cases:
Three federal judges redraw Kentucky’s legislative districts:
https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article44430642.html
Judge rules that the 300 foot buffer at polling places impedes free speech:https://www.wlwt.com/article/judge-blocks-ky-law-banning-campaigning-near-polls/3547731
A case testing religious freedom against vaccines made from aborted fetuses: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2019/04/01/judge-ruling-due-kentucky-youths-suit-against-chickenpox-vaccine-boone-county-catholic-abortion/3328216002/
Previously, judicial candidates weren’t allowed to announce their politic affiliation. This lawsuit allows them to disclose their political party:https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/08/25/court-judicial-candidates-can-declare-their-political-party/89361282/
Citizens face having their property seized, without the government ever finding them guilty of a crime:https://ij.org/case/kentucky-civil-forfeiture/
Chris Wiest was a part of the team trying to over-turn federal forfeiture laws:https://local12.com/news/local/team-tries-to-change-federal-forfeiture-laws 6th Circuit Agreed that in-person church services are Constitutionally protected: https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/6th-circuit-rules-church-can-hold-in-person-services-federal-judge-allows-it-statewide
Chris Wiest fought for religious freedom during the lockdowns:https://www.wsj.com/articles/caesar-god-and-the-lockdowns-11589238548
A congressional candidate sued a police officer for allegedly violating his Constitutional rights:https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/update-congressional-candidate-sues-police-officer-on-constitutional-violations/article_ea0b1a9c-9adf-11e6-ab18-2f4d7a8dd4ba.html
Chris Wiest challenged Governor Beshear’s statewide ban on mass gatherings:https://www.fox19.com/2020/05/13/nky-men-sue-beshear-over-state-ban-mass-gatherings Chris Wiest challenges the governor’s ability to adversely impact businesses:https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2020/06/26/coronavirus-kentucky-lawsuit-goes-after-beshear-speedway-child-care-restaurant-rules/3262860001/?fbclid=IwAR3RrfgvviG3op8FLNExgtsRJAauM9NqW0KJhheXPR1-T1hJ2NaFoXoVjuo
Limiting polling places has the potential to be used as a tool for voter suppression:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/jason-nemes-voters-file-lawsuit-against-kentucky-election-officials-over-polling-places/ar-BB15fQY1?ocid=sf2&fbclid=IwAR1sg_lQT4wJl4NL3YcsKCpdgjXtojfh2NQrWje_Qlrra96PlMttz7qoedw
Chris Wiest fights for Businesses in Boone County, Kentuckyhttps://www.wcpo.com/open/florence-speedway-gets-the-green-flag-for-racing-thanks-to-boone-county-judges-order?fbclid=IwAR1q8WhwNlLnTOVH3kob37KlzXfU19sLqOxmwSoA8SWTanDzIx_Pjz58C0w
Judge issues an injunction for some businesseshttps://local12.com/news/local/judge-issues-injunction-against-beshear-allows-florence-speedway-to-open-cincinnati?fbclid=IwAR3XJ8kTSuD8i9rg1i61cmN7tFKjE8fbH1A27t7dEWEsWsNWiCFwUakS1CQ
Judge rules that the 300 foot buffer at polling places impedes free speech:https://www.wlwt.com/article/judge-blocks-ky-law-banning-campaigning-near-polls/3547731
A case testing religious freedom against vaccines made from aborted fetuses: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2019/04/01/judge-ruling-due-kentucky-youths-suit-against-chickenpox-vaccine-boone-county-catholic-abortion/3328216002/
Previously, judicial candidates weren’t allowed to announce their politic affiliation. This lawsuit allows them to disclose their political party:https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/08/25/court-judicial-candidates-can-declare-their-political-party/89361282/
Citizens face having their property seized, without the government ever finding them guilty of a crime:https://ij.org/case/kentucky-civil-forfeiture/
Chris Wiest was a part of the team trying to over-turn federal forfeiture laws:https://local12.com/news/local/team-tries-to-change-federal-forfeiture-laws 6th Circuit Agreed that in-person church services are Constitutionally protected: https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/6th-circuit-rules-church-can-hold-in-person-services-federal-judge-allows-it-statewide
Chris Wiest fought for religious freedom during the lockdowns:https://www.wsj.com/articles/caesar-god-and-the-lockdowns-11589238548
A congressional candidate sued a police officer for allegedly violating his Constitutional rights:https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/update-congressional-candidate-sues-police-officer-on-constitutional-violations/article_ea0b1a9c-9adf-11e6-ab18-2f4d7a8dd4ba.html
Chris Wiest challenged Governor Beshear’s statewide ban on mass gatherings:https://www.fox19.com/2020/05/13/nky-men-sue-beshear-over-state-ban-mass-gatherings Chris Wiest challenges the governor’s ability to adversely impact businesses:https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2020/06/26/coronavirus-kentucky-lawsuit-goes-after-beshear-speedway-child-care-restaurant-rules/3262860001/?fbclid=IwAR3RrfgvviG3op8FLNExgtsRJAauM9NqW0KJhheXPR1-T1hJ2NaFoXoVjuo
Limiting polling places has the potential to be used as a tool for voter suppression:https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/jason-nemes-voters-file-lawsuit-against-kentucky-election-officials-over-polling-places/ar-BB15fQY1?ocid=sf2&fbclid=IwAR1sg_lQT4wJl4NL3YcsKCpdgjXtojfh2NQrWje_Qlrra96PlMttz7qoedw
Chris Wiest fights for Businesses in Boone County, Kentuckyhttps://www.wcpo.com/open/florence-speedway-gets-the-green-flag-for-racing-thanks-to-boone-county-judges-order?fbclid=IwAR1q8WhwNlLnTOVH3kob37KlzXfU19sLqOxmwSoA8SWTanDzIx_Pjz58C0w
Judge issues an injunction for some businesseshttps://local12.com/news/local/judge-issues-injunction-against-beshear-allows-florence-speedway-to-open-cincinnati?fbclid=IwAR3XJ8kTSuD8i9rg1i61cmN7tFKjE8fbH1A27t7dEWEsWsNWiCFwUakS1CQ
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Trust
Chris Wiest is a straight shooter.
He is going to give you his honest opinion.
He doesn't play politics. He plays to win.
Courage
Chris Wiest has a history of taking on cases other lawyers were afraid to touch.
He has repeatedly and successfully sued the state and federal government.
Experience
Chris Wiest has significant experience in Constitutional law.
