The Right to Protest and State Constitutions
First Amendment analogues could offer distinct rights for protesters.
Cases, Courts, and Constitutions Across the 50 States
District of Columbia Courts Explained
The Washington, DC, court system shares many similarities with state courts, but with a few important caveats.
State Supreme Court ‘Shadow Dockets’: More Power with Less Transparency
State supreme courts are shaping the law and resolving some of the most consequential issues facing society in ways that are almost impossible for us to see.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s Plummeting Productivity
The state high court will issue fewer than 20 opinions this term — less than a fifth of its average output two decades ago.
Takings Clause Victory Would Not Fix Michigan’s Tax Foreclosure System
Cases challenging the constitutionality of government profits from foreclosure sales distort real sources of injustice.
Commentary
A Conversation with Former New York High Court Judge Albert Rosenblatt
Rosenblatt spoke about the importance of closing the access-to-justice gap and the friendships he developed with his fellow judges.
Abortion and Trans Rights Advocates Turn to Unlikely Tool in State Constitutions
Lawsuits seeking to expand access to abortion and gender-affirming care rely on GOP-backed “health care freedom" provisions passed to limit the Affordable Care Act.