State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in February
Issues on the dockets include affirmative action, partisan gerrymandering, unaffordable bail, and juryless agency trials.
Cases, Courts, and Constitutions Across the 50 States
A Conversation with Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet
Dallet discussed equal access to justice, challenges to the rule of law, and her commitment to getting the law right.
New Year Scholarship Roundup: Federal-State Conflict, State Courts, and Election Administration
Several new articles explore state power in times of federal-state and interstate conflict.
The Path Not Taken in Federal Takings Law
Debates from 19th century state conventions explain why some constitutions allow takings for “private use.”
Michigan High Court Could Break New Ground in Limiting Excessive Sentences
Michigan could be the first state to rule that life-without-parole sentences for people convicted of “felony murder” are unconstitutional.
Commentary
When Can States Prosecute Federal Agents?
Federal precedent permits such prosecutions in limited circumstances, but the legal bar remains high.
Case Trends: State Courts Grapple with Gun Rights
Multiple courts last year upheld state laws that restricted the right to bear arms. Courts also struggled to interpret related U.S. Supreme Court decisions.