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Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Judicial Deference to State Agencies
Ohio is the latest state to conclude that state courts need not defer to state agency interpretations of state law.
Nevada Supreme Court Chips Away at Immunity for Law Enforcement Misconduct
A recent decision will help plaintiffs win damages when government officials violate the state constitution.
‘Marsy’s Law’ Challenges Highlight Conflicts with Other Constitutional Rights
Decisions are expected soon from supreme courts in Wisconsin and Florida.
Massachusetts Protects the Right to Be ‘Rude’ in Town Meetings
“Peaceable and orderly” isn’t the same as “respectful and courteous.”
The Stakes in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election
Abortion access, voting district maps, and executive powers all hang in the balance.
In the Education Culture War, Don’t Overlook State Constitutions
State provisions that commit states to ensuring democratic citizenship through education are promising tools to challenge illiberal education measures.
Scholarship Roundup: Reimagining Constitutions for the People
Scholars offer new ideas for boosting public participation in the construction and interpretation of state constitutions.
Stare Decisis in the Spotlight
North Carolina’s reconfigured supreme court will hear two recently decided democracy cases.
The Oldest State Court Makes a Case for Embracing Change
Massachusetts’s high court rejected the U.S. Supreme Court’s narrow approach to determining fundamental rights in favor of a comprehensive analysis that considers evolving equality norms.
Using State Constitutional Protections to Improve Life Behind Bars
Rulings in Oregon and Utah offer a road map for other state courts.
