Getting Comparative Law Right in State Courts
The Supreme Court used flawed legal comparisons in overturning Roe v. Wade. Looking forward, state judges must take context into account when engaging with other countries’ abortion laws.
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What Happens When State and Local Laws Conflict
Cases involving abortion, gun control, and public health pivoted on state preemption standards. -
Get to Know Your State’s ‘Baby Ninth Amendment’
State constitutions offer protections for unenumerated rights, but courts rarely act on those provisions. -
Beyond the Era of Punitive Excess
Reckoning with our overreliance on excessive punishment requires a commitment to truth-telling. -
Countering Excessive Punishment with Chances for Redemption
A personal story shows the full costs of an unfair system and demonstrates how it can be improved. -
Independent Oversight Is Essential for a Safe and Healthy Prison System
Preventive monitoring of conditions in American prisons can help shine a light on what needs to change. -
End Mandatory Minimums
Inflexible, harsh sentences exacerbate crime and racial disparities alike. -
Addressing Violent Crime More Effectively
Excessive punishment is the wrong response to rises in homicide rates. -
Ending the Post-9/11 Forever Wars
Congress wrongly gave the president carte blanche to use military force, and we’re still paying the price. -
A Holistic Approach to Legal Advocacy
For poor, persecuted communities, helping them overcome legal challenges isn’t nearly enough.
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