Pennsylvania Rejects Federal “Administrative Warrants” and Restores Renters’ Privacy
A state appellate court’s decision underscores the continuing vitality of independent state constitutional law to reject federal doctrine — and to protect personal privacy.
Cases, Courts, and Constitutions Across the 50 States
2025’s Most Significant State Constitutional Cases
Leading legal thinkers weighed in on the state constitutional rulings our readers should know about from this past year.
A Conversation with North Carolina Justice Allison Riggs
Riggs discusses the drawbacks of partisan judicial elections, the decisions that have meant the most to her, and why she smiles at everyone who argues in her court.
Why We Should Care About Diversity on the Bench
New data shows women and people of color are underrepresented on state high courts.
Supreme Court and Election Law Still Feel the Fallout 25 Years After Bush v. Gore
The 5–4 decision started a long slide in public approval for the court, accentuated by a widening partisan gap.
Commentary
State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in January
Issues on the dockets include legislative responses to Missouri’s voter-approved reproductive rights amendment, Utah’s execution methods, and Idaho’s school-choice program.
The Story of the First State Constitution
New Hampshire’s 1776 constitution and the story behind it set the stage for subsequent state constitutions over the next 250 years.