Gabriella Sanchez

Justice Melissa Long was appointed to the Rhode Island Supreme Court in 2021, becoming the state’s first Black high court justice. She was previously an associate justice on the Rhode Island Superior Court. In her interview, Long discusses how state courts can engage with the public, shore up trust in democratic institutions, and search for innovative solutions.

Justice Rebecca Frank Dallet was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court in 2018. Prior to joining the court, she spent a decade serving as a judge on the Milwaukee County Circuit Court. In her interview, Dallet discussed equal access to justice, challenges to the rule of law, and her commitment to getting the law right.

Seven justices opened up about the reality of sitting on a state supreme court.  

Eight justices told us how they thought they would spend their lives. Most never imagined they would become judges. 

In an interview, retired Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor spoke about her push for citizen-led redistricting in Ohio and recent trips to Ukraine advising on fair courts. 

As the school year kicks off, eight justices reflect on what they wish someone had told them when they were in law school. 

The justice talked about the challenges facing state courts and what makes the state constitution unique.  

Litigation over exceptions to abortion bans to preserve the life and health of pregnant people is also pending in multiple state courts. 

The chief justice talked about the Indiana’s lawyer shortage and the importance of judges getting out into their communities. 

CORA is a new resource that aims to boost access to state court clerkship opportunities.

As Ohioans prepare to vote on an abortion ballot measure this fall, the state is asking to reinstate a six-week ban that was put on hold by a trial court.

The state’s highest court will consider whether state legislators can be ordered to produce communications with members of the public in a voting rights case.

The high court upheld a strict abortion ban just seven months after striking down a similar law.

The high court reaffirmed the right to abortion under the Montana Constitution.