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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.
Bruce Ledewitz
Bruce Ledewitz is the Adrian Van Kaam C.S.Sp. Endowed Chair in Scholarly Excellence at Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University.
Knopp v. Griffin-Valade
Upheld secretary of state’s interpretation of ballot measure disqualifying state legislators from seeking reelection if they accrued more than ten unexcused absences as applying to the legislator’s next term of office
Idaho State Athletic Commission v. Office of the Administrative Rules Coordinator
Upheld law requiring legislative pre-approval of certain agency rules
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.
State v. Wilson
Held that state right to bear arms does not protect an individual right
Where Abortion Rights Could Be on the Ballot in 2024
As many as 11 states could have abortion-related constitutional amendments on the ballot this year.
Unpacking the Legal Challenges to Trump’s Ballot Eligibility
The vast majority of cases aiming to remove Trump from the ballot have been dismissed, but without deciding whether he’s eligible to hold the presidency.
How Closely Should State Courts Scrutinize Laws that Restrict Voting?
The level of judicial review can be the decisive factor in whether a law burdening the right to vote is upheld.