Zoe Merriman
Zoe Merriman is the production coordinator for State Court Report.
A project of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law
© 2026 Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law
A project of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law
© 2026 Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law
Contributions
A Conversation with New York Judge Wavny Toussaint
The first Trinidadian-American judge elected in New York spoke about mentorship, judicial service, and the impact courts have on everyday New Yorkers.
Honoring Former Hawaii Justice Masaji Marumoto’s Legacy on the Bench
A look at Marumoto’s trailblazing career, in celebration of May’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month.
State Constitutional Resources We Love
For those who want to know more about state constitutions, a compilation of tools including case databases, interactive maps, and more.
Voters Across the Country Amend Their Constitutions
Through ballot measures, voters expressed policy preferences on issues including abortion, drug legalization, and same-sex marriage.
New Findings Highlight Lack of Diversity on State Supreme Courts
More data and further scholarship is needed to devise policies for promoting a state bench that adequately represents the varied background of the public.
Voters Amend State Constitutions Around the Country
Ohio enshrined a right to abortion in the state constitution.