Ranchers in Washington are challenging the state over a fundamental constitutional question — who gets to punish you, and where?

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What began as a wetlands enforcement case has turned into a much larger fight over jury trials, due process, and the power of administrative boards. The ranchers argue that if the state is seeking punishment-level penalties, the Constitution requires a jury — not an executive-branch tribunal.

This report breaks down:

Why this case is no longer just about wetlands

How administrative boards differ from real courts

Why "compliance" can cross the line into punishment

What this fight means for ranchers, farmers, landowners, and anyone who believes due process still matters

This case could set precedent far beyond Washington State.

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