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The South Dakota Constitution: “Under God the People Rule” — But All the People?
A long history of Indigenous exclusion has undermined the state’s democratic ideals.
Florida Judge Refuses to Temporarily Block New State Congressional Map
Voting rights groups claim the new map, expected to result in four additional Republican seats, violates the Florida Constitution’s ban on partisan gerrymandering.
Redistricting Litigation Heats Up
In the wake of Callais, state courts are weighing a growing number of redistricting disputes.
Perhaps Unexpectedly, State Constitutions Sometimes Offer Narrower Rights than the U.S. Constitution
The Ohio Supreme Court recently held that the state right to counsel is not as robust as its federal counterpart.
Virginia’s Redistricting Effort and the Laborious Process to Amend its Constitution
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the legislature did not follow the proper process in its attempt to amend the state constitution to allow it to redraw the state’s congressional districts.
The Supervisory Power of State Supreme Courts, Explained
High courts’ authority to make rules on topics both mundane and profound can have substantial implications for civil rights and liberties.
Why Territorial Courts Matter to American Law
The courts of five inhabited U.S. territories regularly confront constitutional questions in ways that are uniquely territorial while deeply connected to broader American constitutional debates.
Proposed Law Could Eliminate the Cap on Number of Judges in New York
The legislation would allow the public to vote on a state constitutional amendment removing limits on the number of judges serving each district. Such a change would alleviate delays and increase access to justice.
The Delaware Constitution: The First of Firsts
Ironically, Delaware is last in allowing its citizens forms of direct democracy.
A Conversation with Professor Robert Williams About the Abortion Case He Lost Four Decades Ago
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court case, which was overturned in 2024, unanimously upheld the state’s ban on funding abortion through state Medicaid.
