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Joseph v. State
Ruled that the state constitution does not require probable cause for an exterior canine sniff of a vehicle
State v. Langston
Ruled that the sentencing court’s consideration of acquitted conduct did not violate defendant’s state constitutional rights to due process
Maryland Supreme Court Affirms Crime Victims’ Rights in Adnan Syed Murder Case
The 2000 conviction in the high-profile case was reinstated but Syed remains free pending a new hearing.
State ex rel. DeBlase v. Ohio Ballot Board
Concurrence would have held that constitution's initiative and referendum clause does not limit ballot initiatives to a single subject, object, or purpose
Oklahoma Call for Reproductive Justice v. State
Ruled that legislative acts prohibiting abortion after certain cutoff points while providing for a civil enforcement mechanism were unconstitutional
Raffensperger v. Jackson
Held that an licensing requirement for lactation consultants violated due process and the right “to pursue a lawful occupation of their choosing free from unreasonable government interference”
State Accountability for Abuse in Foster Care
Children who suffer sexual, physical, and other abuses while in the state’s custody face significant hurdles when they seek justice.
A Conversation with Former Florida Chief Justice Barbara Pariente
Pariente spoke about abortion rights and the importance of respecting precedent.
Advice for Law Students From State Supreme Court Justices
As the school year kicks off, eight justices reflect on what they wish someone had told them when they were in law school.
State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in September
Issues on the dockets include climate change, redistricting, and lawsuits by victims of child sexual abuse.
