On February 21, the Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the item veto case of Homan v. Branstad

Appellate procedure requires that parties provide the court with written arguments called briefs. Briefs describe the facts of the case and lay out the party’s legal arguments, including the mention of other court cases that support the party’s legal arguments. The appellate court studies the briefs, examines the lower court record and researches relevant law.

Appellant Brief (Governor Branstad)

Appellee Brief (Homan et al.)  

Appellant Reply Brief (Governor Branstad) 

Oral Argument Video