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NC Supreme Court Upholds Law Barring People on Probation and Parole from Voting
While state courts have been skeptical of judicial remedies, momentum for legislative responses is growing.
North Carolina Supreme Court Upholds Voter ID Law 5 Months After Striking It Down
A conservative majority held that the law was not racially discriminatory, reversing the court’s prior ruling.
Washington Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to State Voting Rights Act
Oral argument is set for May 11 in a challenge under the 14th Amendment and state constitution.
How Much Is Too Much in a Bill or Amendment?
A recent New Mexico Supreme Court opinion highlights how single-subject rule decisions in many states give legislators and courts little guidance.
The Racist History of State Constitutions Taking Voting Rights from People Convicted of Crimes
Two court decisions raise questions about whether modifying discriminatory provisions can wash away their dubious histories.
Alaska Supreme Court Strikes Down Gerrymandered Districts
A landmark decision firmly establishes that partisan gerrymandering violates the Alaska Constitution.
State Courts Confront Climate Change
Two lawsuits seek relief from climate change using state constitutions.
State Court Takeaways from Dobbs
State courts should reassert their role as primary guarantors of liberty.
California Supreme Court to Consider Prosecutorial Discretion Over “Three-Strikes” Law
The Los Angeles district attorney is contesting a requirement that he must seek higher sentences.
The Greening of State Constitutions
Courts play an increasingly important role in enforcing states’ environmental rights amendments.
