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Iowa Lawsuit Tests Boundaries of Legislative Privilege
The state’s highest court will consider whether state legislators can be ordered to produce communications with members of the public in a voting rights case.
Welcome to State Court Report
The new commentary, news, and resource hub covers state constitutional developments nationwide.
State Judges Must Guard Their Independence
The legislative assault on state supreme courts is one of the greatest threats to our system of checks and balances.
Indiana Supreme Court Gives Natural Rights a Boost
The high court upheld the state’s abortion ban, but its ruling could be used to protect other liberties in the future.
Addressing Bias Among Judges
It’s time to reconceptualize judicial training on cognitive biases and cultural sensitivity.
Novel Justice Solutions from State Supreme Courts
State supreme courts can spur culture change and innovation that promotes access to justice.
State Constitutional Law After Dobbs and Bruen
Supreme Court rulings can expand or contract the space for state constitutional law.
Modernizing State Constitutions Helps Judges Do Their Jobs
A recent Montana state court decision reveals the interpretative clarity afforded by state constitutions that undergo regular and transparent revision.
Abortion and Original Jurisdiction
State supreme courts’ authority to bypass lower courts makes them key players in the fight over reproductive rights.
South Carolina’s Supreme Court Backtracks on Reproductive Rights
The high court upheld a strict abortion ban just seven months after striking down a similar law.
