Amanda Powers
Amanda Powers was a research and program associate at the Brennan Center for Justice.
Contributions
New Data Shows Lack of Diversity on Many State Supreme Courts
State court benches continue to fall short of representing the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the communities they serve.
Scholarship Roundup: Reimagining Constitutions for the People
Scholars offer new ideas for boosting public participation in the construction and interpretation of state constitutions.
Voters Amend State Constitutions to Enshrine New Rights
From abortion to voting rights, amendments creating new state constitutional rights were approved at the ballot box.
Key 2022 State Supreme Court Election Results and What They Mean
In two states, the winners mean new court majorities and changed legal landscapes.
Contributions
New Data Shows Lack of Diversity on Many State Supreme Courts
State court benches continue to fall short of representing the racial, ethnic, and gender diversity of the communities they serve.
Scholarship Roundup: Reimagining Constitutions for the People
Scholars offer new ideas for boosting public participation in the construction and interpretation of state constitutions.
Voters Amend State Constitutions to Enshrine New Rights
From abortion to voting rights, amendments creating new state constitutional rights were approved at the ballot box.
Key 2022 State Supreme Court Election Results and What They Mean
In two states, the winners mean new court majorities and changed legal landscapes.