Another Barrier to Latino Representation: Intimidation of Election Officials
New research examines threats and their disproportionate impact on underrepresented communities.
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Mississippi Must End Its Indefensible Lifetime Voting Ban
A Mississippi faith leader calls on a federal appeals court to nullify the state’s cruel and unusual lifetime voting ban for people with certain past criminal convictions.
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Abortion and Original Jurisdiction
State supreme courts’ authority to bypass lower courts makes them key players in the fight over reproductive rights. -
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. -
Campaign Cash and Judicial Outcomes
A new book offers empirical evidence that reelection pressures influence judicial decision-making. -
In Maine, a ‘Second Amendment for Food’?
A case challenging a Sunday hunting ban will help define the scope of a new constitutional amendment. -
Expanding Local Voter Power in Georgia
Georgia Supreme Court allows voters to repeal and amend county ordinances. -
The Neglected State Constitutional Protections Against Extreme Punishments
Two new law review articles explore the origins of antipunishment clauses in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. -
Challenging Anti-Trans Legislation Under State Constitutions
Though advocates have found early success in federal courts, they may find even more effective ways to protect LGBTQ+ rights through state courts. -
When Do State Courts Depart from Federal Precedents?
State courts have varying and sometimes unclear rules for interpreting their constitutions independently.
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