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Spencer v. State
Held that gag order violated state free speech protections and was unconstitutionally vague under federal constitution
In Re Initiative Measure No. 65
Mississippi Supreme Court held that a state constitutional provision governing initiatives was inoperable because the signature-gathering requirement failed to account for the presentday reduction in congressional districts in the state
Stewart v. Ramczyk
Held that New Mexico’s Speech and Debate Clause grants legislators immunity for legitimate legislative acts, regardless of motive
Proposed Ballot Measure Would Limit Montana Legislature from Burdening Direct Democracy
The proposed measure is in reaction to legislative efforts to make it more difficult for citizens to amend the state constitution.
State v. Zarella
Held that in-camera review of confidential or privileged private records requires a compelling justification and proof the information cannot be obtained elsewhere
State v. Labrum
Held that due process permits refiling of criminal charges previously dismissed for insufficient evidence if refiling was not done in bad faith or to harass the defendant
Coleman v. Board of Education
Kentucky Supreme Court held that a statute restructuring the relationship between a county's board of education and its school superintendent violated a prohibition against special or local legislation, modifying the court's prior decision upholding the law
Ohio Supreme Court Reaffirms Text-First Approach in Decision Confirming Marsy’s Law Includes Police Officers
The court held that police officers can be considered “victims” under laws that give crime victims special protections.
Stewart v. Rosenblum
Illinois Supreme Court held statutes providing for pretrial release did not unduly infringe any inherent judicial authority to indefinitely detain pretrial a defendant who repeatedly failed to appear
What We're Watching in the 2026 Elections
State Court Report’s new Election 2026 hub provides coverage of major legal and judicial developments shaping this election cycle.
