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U.S. Supreme Court Affirms State Courts’ Role in Election Cases
The Court rejected claims that state legislatures are “independent” while signaling it could review extraordinary state court rulings in federal election cases.
Justices Spar Over Judicial and Legislative Power in Iowa Abortion Ruling
The decision preserves a lower court order blocking a six-week abortion ban.
Challenging Anti-Trans Legislation Under State Constitutions
Though advocates have found early success in federal courts, they may find even more effective ways to protect LGBTQ+ rights through state courts.
Utah Supreme Court to Hear Gerrymandering Challenge
State courts in Utah are the latest to consider whether partisan gerrymandering gives rise to an actionable claim under state law.
When Do State Courts Depart from Federal Precedents?
State courts have varying and sometimes unclear rules for interpreting their constitutions independently.
Alexander Wilson
Alexander Wilson is a staff attorney for Judicial Strategy at the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Rex Bossert
Rex Bossert is a former editor in chief of the National Law Journal and a freelance writer.
