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State Supreme Court Elections to Watch in 2024
Key races in Michigan, Montana, Kentucky, and Ohio will shape state law on reproductive rights, criminal justice, and much more.
National
All 50 states have state court systems composed of trial and appellate courts. State judges are either elected in partisan or non-partisan elections or appointed by the governor or legislature,...
Other Jurisdictions
In addition to the 50 states, the United States is composed of a variety of non-state entities, including 14 territories, 574 federally recognized tribal governments, and the District of Columbia...
Arizona Ballot Measure Would Make It Harder to Amend State Constitution
Procedural changes to the amendment process — like one proposed in Arizona — could have high stakes for democracy.
How to Use the State Case Database
Researchers, journalists, and the public can use this guide to help find court decisions and briefs related to state constitutional law.
How State and Local Election Certification Works
The process is designed to withstand election denialism.
Lauren Miller Karalunas
Lauren Miller Karalunas is a counsel in the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice.
Alabama IVF Ruling Puts Spotlight on Fetal Personhood Rights
The decision is an extension of fetal personhood protections that have existed and been enforced in Alabama — and many other states — since before Dobbs.
State Equal Rights Amendments Can Protect Reproductive Rights Post-Dobbs
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that a Medicaid ban on abortion is sex discrimination under the state’s ERA.
Ting Ting Cheng
Ting Ting Cheng is the Director of the ERA Project at Columbia Law School’s Center for Gender and Sexuality Law.
