Cases, Courts, and Constitutions Across the 50 States

Former Ohio Chief Justice on Democracy, Gerrymandering, and Ukraine

In an interview, retired Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor spoke about her push for citizen-led redistricting in Ohio and recent trips to Ukraine advising on fair courts. 

Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to ‘Felony-Murder’ Rule

The court disagreed that life in prison for a murder committed by an accomplice is an unconstitutionally cruel sentence. 

Hawaii High Court Sides with Native Community Groups in Water Dispute 

The decision bolsters Hawaii’s public trust framework, a legal doctrine establishing that natural resources must be protected for public use.

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