Cases, Courts, and Constitutions Across the 50 States

The U.S. Supreme Court's Declining State Case Docket

So far, only 2 out of 28 cases on the high court’s docket arise from state courts, a surprisingly low number given the regularity with which state courts hear cases implicating federal rights.

To Prevent Chaos and Confusion, Judges Must Prepare for Election Emergencies 

In advance of the election, judges should educate themselves on election administration and develop emergency response procedures that will enable creation of effective remedies.

‘History and Tradition’ in State Courts 

Louisiana offers a potent argument that state courts need not march in lockstep with federal courts’ reliance on originalism. 

When Does the U.S. Supreme Court Review State Supreme Court Decisions? 

State courts have the final word on state law, but when federal law is involved, it can be complicated. 

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