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Antero Treatment LLC v. Veolia Water Technologies
Held that statutory bond cap that supersedes court rule setting bond as a percentage of the judgment does not infringe on supreme court's rulemaking authority
Planned Parenthood v. Florida
Held that the state's abortion restrictions do not violate the constitution’s right to privacy
The U.S. Supreme Court's Declining State Case Docket
So far, only 2 out of 28 cases on the high court’s docket arise from state courts, a surprisingly low number given the regularity with which state courts hear cases implicating federal rights.
Treat v. Stitt
Held that state legislators did not violate the state constitution by issuing extensions on existing tribal compacts related to tobacco taxes and motor vehicle fees. The Oklahoma governor had argued his office has exclusive authority to negotiate contracts between tribes and the state.
Gowri Ramachandran
Gowri Ramachandran is the Director of Elections and Security in the Brennan Center’s Elections and Government program.
To Prevent Chaos and Confusion, Judges Must Prepare for Election Emergencies
In advance of the election, judges should educate themselves on election administration and develop emergency response procedures that will enable creation of effective remedies.
A Michigan Prosecutor on the Importance of State Judicial Elections
State courts, including lower courts, decide issues critical to the communities they serve, but judicial races are too frequently overlooked.
Adam Littlestone-Luria
Adam Littlestone-Luria is a New York-based attorney and holds a PhD in history from the University of California, Berkeley.