How Much Is Too Much in a Bill or Amendment?
A recent New Mexico Supreme Court opinion highlights how single-subject rule decisions in many states give legislators and courts little guidance.
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The Racist History of State Constitutions Taking Voting Rights from People Convicted of Crimes
Two court decisions raise questions about whether modifying discriminatory provisions can wash away their dubious histories. -
State Court Takeaways from Dobbs
State courts should reassert their role as primary guarantors of liberty. -
California Supreme Court to Consider Prosecutorial Discretion Over “Three-Strikes” Law
The Los Angeles district attorney is contesting a requirement that he must seek higher sentences. -
The Greening of State Constitutions
Courts play an increasingly important role in enforcing states’ environmental rights amendments. -
The Promise of State Constitutions in Restoring Jury Trials
How to bring back the “inviolate” right to a jury trial. -
News: Ohio Supreme Court Hears Argument on Birth Certificate Changes for Transgender Ohioans
Justices raised questions about the court’s jurisdiction. -
Hawaii Supreme Court Takes on the Climate Crisis
The court decision gives teeth to the state constitution’s promise of a “clean and healthful environment.” -
Washington Supreme Court Changes the Balance of Power Between Passengers and Police on Public Transit
In assessing policing tactics, the court considered racial disparities in the justice system. -
Original Jurisdiction in State Supreme Courts
Parties, courts, and legislatures can use original jurisdiction to meet their own political ends, potentially affecting issues from elections to abortion rights.
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