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New Mexico Supreme Court Adopts New Separation-of-Powers Approach to Disbursing Federal Funds
A recent decision could have a significant impact on how, and how fast, federal money is used to help people in the state.
Zoe Merriman
Zoe Merriman is the production coordinator for State Court Report and a member of the Judiciary Program at the Brennan Center for Justice.
Voters Amend State Constitutions Around the Country
Ohio enshrined a right to abortion in the state constitution.
People with Felony Records Face High Hurdles to Regaining Voting Rights in Tennessee
A recent Tennessee Supreme Court case that made it harder for those convicted of a felony to vote could could tip the balance in close elections.
Why State Constitutions Matter on Election Day
Two new explainers examine voting rights under state constitutions and how state courts oversee ballot initiatives.
Florida Supreme Court to Decide Whether Marijuana Legalization Can Be Put to Voters
The interplay between state and federal drug laws is at the center of the case.
Kentucky Supreme Court Strikes Down Law Meant to Steer Cases Away from ‘Liberal’ Judges
The court held that a law allowing parties to change venue in certain cases violated state constitutional separation of powers principles.
Alon Goldfinger
Alon Goldfinger is a student at Columbia Law School and was a legal intern at the Brennan Center for Justice.
