Voters Amend State Constitutions to Enshrine New Rights
From abortion to voting rights, amendments creating new state constitutional rights were approved at the ballot box.
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Police Social Media Monitoring Chills Activism
The trial of a climate activist highlights how unchecked online surveillance by law enforcement inhibits First Amendment rights. -
4 Takeaways About Money in the Midterms
The financing of this year’s elections shows the challenges posed by megadonors and “dark money” — and hope for reform. -
State Courts Advance Protections for Young Defendants Even as SCOTUS Slows Progress
Recent decisions show courts using state constitutions to protect young defendants’ rights. -
Election Denial Is a Losing Strategy
Is a durable majority for safe and secure elections emerging? -
Election Deniers Running for Secretary of State Were This Election’s Biggest Losers
In key battleground states, election deniers running to control election administration generally performed worse than other statewide candidates. -
How Criminal Justice Reformers Fared in the Midterms
Crime became a major issue in the 2022 election, but using it as a campaign cudgel was far from a guaranteed path to victory. -
Democracy Wins the 2022 Midterms
Our election systems performed well under the undeserved spotlight of election denial. -
Book Review: Change from Within: Reimagining the 21st-Century Prosecutor
A new essay collection shows how progressive prosecutors are working to reform the criminal justice system for the better. -
Key 2022 State Supreme Court Election Results and What They Mean
In two states, the winners mean new court majorities and changed legal landscapes.
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