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A Primer on Advocating Independent State Constitutional Remedies
State supreme courts shouldn’t reflexively embrace federal approaches to remedying violations of constitutional rights.
A Conversation About the Colorado Constitution: Success Story or Cautionary Tale?
A Colorado Supreme Court Justice, a law professor, and a State Court Report editor discussed how state constitutions impact democracy, abortion rights, and more.
North Carolina High Court Set to Backtrack on School Funding
The state supreme court is revisiting its 2022 ruling requiring the legislature to allocate funds to ensure children receive a constitutionally adequate education.
New York’s Top Court Leaves Questions Unanswered on Discovery Laws
The court’s opinion offered guidance on prosecutors’ responsibilities under major criminal justice reform, but precise contours remain unclear.
Are Forced Condo Sales 'Takings' Under the Arizona Constitution?
The state high court is set to rule in a dispute between homeowners and an investment firm.
The Spirit of Aloha vs. the Second Amendment
Quoting the TV show The Wire, the Hawaii Supreme Court observed, “The thing about the old days, they the old days.”
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling Overturns Decades-Old Precedent in Abortion Ruling
The high court issued a resounding win for abortion clinics challenging a ban on using Medicaid funding for the procedure.
Will the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Recognize a Right to Abortion?
Two justices say there is a constitutional right to abortion, but it’s not clear the full court will consider the question.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s History of Adopting State Supreme Court Guidance
Both historical and recent decisions show the Court’s willingness to apply state supreme courts’ reasoning to interpret the Constitution.
Where Abortion Rights Will Be on the Ballot in 2024
Ten states will have abortion-related measures on the November ballot; most would amend their state constitutions to either affirm or expand protection for abortion care.
