State Constitutions Must Better Protect Children
State and federal law fails children caught in custody battles, sometimes with tragic results.
Cases, Courts, and Constitutions Across the 50 States
Alabama’s New Maps Could Violate a Covid-Era Clause in the State Constitution
A 2022 amendment, proposed by Republicans as a reaction to the loosening of absentee voting requirements during the pandemic, forbids election changes less than six months before Election Day.
California’s Racial Justice Act Goes to Court
The California Supreme Court overturned a death sentence but diluted the law’s protections, two justices said.
Sanctuary City Politics and Separation of Powers Conflict in Montana
Municipalities in Montana are testing the bounds of the state’s anti-sanctuary law, leading to a remarkable conflict between local government and the state attorney general.
The Many Versions of State Constitutional Lockstepping
The practice of interpreting state constitutions identically to their federal counterpart is often criticized in blanket terms. But the ways state courts lockstep vary widely.
Commentary
Florida Courts and Politicians Ignored the People’s Message
Lawmakers are rigging districts for their own political purposes, and state courts are letting it happen.
250 Years of State Constitutions
Early state charters are essential to understanding the American founding.