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.
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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. -
In the Education Culture War, Don’t Overlook State Constitutions
State provisions that commit states to ensuring democratic citizenship through education are promising tools to challenge illiberal education measures. -
The Oldest State Court Makes a Case for Embracing Change
Massachusetts’s high court rejected the U.S. Supreme Court’s narrow approach to determining fundamental rights in favor of a comprehensive analysis that considers evolving equality norms. -
Using State Constitutional Protections to Improve Life Behind Bars
Rulings in Oregon and Utah offer a road map for other state courts. -
Applying Federal Constitutional Theories to State Constitutions
Judges should reject calls to embrace a single method of constitutional interpretation. -
‘Black Power’ and the Year that Changed the Civil Rights Movement
In 1966, a dramatic challenge arose against the nonviolent philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis.
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