The South Dakota Constitution: “Under God the People Rule” — But All the People?
A long history of Indigenous exclusion has undermined the state’s democratic ideals.
Cases, Courts, and Constitutions Across the 50 States
Perhaps Unexpectedly, State Constitutions Sometimes Offer Narrower Rights than the U.S. Constitution
The Ohio Supreme Court recently held that the state right to counsel is not as robust as its federal counterpart.
Why Territorial Courts Matter to American Law
The courts of five inhabited U.S. territories regularly confront constitutional questions in ways that are uniquely territorial while deeply connected to broader American constitutional debates.
Redistricting Litigation Heats Up
In the wake of Callais, state courts are weighing a growing number of redistricting disputes.
Proposed Law Could Eliminate the Cap on Number of Judges in New York
The legislation would allow the public to vote on a state constitutional amendment removing limits on the number of judges serving each district. Such a change would alleviate delays and increase access to justice.
Commentary
Florida Judge Refuses to Temporarily Block New State Congressional Map
Voting rights groups claim the new map, expected to result in four additional Republican seats, violates the Florida Constitution’s ban on partisan gerrymandering.
The Supervisory Power of State Supreme Courts, Explained
High courts’ authority to make rules on topics both mundane and profound can have substantial implications for civil rights and liberties.