The Promise of State Constitutions in Restoring Jury Trials
How to bring back the “inviolate” right to a jury trial.
Contributors
-
-
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. -
Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Judicial Deference to State Agencies
Ohio is the latest state to conclude that state courts need not defer to state agency interpretations of state law. -
Wisconsin Voters May Weaken Their Constitutional Right to Bail
Most state constitutions include a right to bail, but amendments have limited those rights over time. -
Nevada Supreme Court Chips Away at Immunity for Law Enforcement Misconduct
A recent decision will help plaintiffs win damages when government officials violate the Constitution. -
‘Marsy’s Law’ Challenges Highlight Conflicts with Other Constitutional Rights
Decisions are expected soon from supreme courts in Wisconsin and Florida. -
The Stakes in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election
Abortion access, voting district maps, and executive powers all hang in the balance.
Pagination
Stay up to date