Marcus Gadson

Marcus Gadson is an assistant professor of law at Campbell University, where he teaches state constitutional law. 

Contributions

Confederate Monuments and State Constitutions

Courts considering removal of Confederate monuments have ignored southern states’ Reconstruction-era commitments to maintaining national unity and respecting racial equality. 

Single-Subject Rules Can Prevent Perverse Outcomes but Give Judges Enormous Power

Single-subject requirements were used to strike down a Missouri law criminalizing homelessness and also helped undermine attempts to protect abortion access in other states.

Washington Voters Used Their Constitutional Recall Power to Remove School Board Members

The Washington Supreme Court approved the recall effort despite the state constitution’s strict requirements for recalling officials.

Iowa Supreme Court Reverses Itself on Lawsuits for Constitutional Rights Violations

Overturning a recent precedent, the court ruled that Iowans have no right to sue for money damages when government officials violate their rights.

Judicial Whiplash in North Carolina Redistricting Case

The new court majority reversed itself and found the state constitution powerless to confront partisan gerrymandering.

Nevada Supreme Court Chips Away at Immunity for Law Enforcement Misconduct

A recent decision will help plaintiffs win damages when government officials violate the state constitution.

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