How State and Local Election Certification Works
The process is designed to withstand election denialism.
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What’s Next for Reforming Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Congress must decide among four bills to reauthorize the controversial spying law — or whether to allow it to expire. -
Judicial Advisory Opinions, Explained
The U.S. Supreme Court doesn’t offer guidance on legal issues beyond actual cases before it, but many state supreme courts do. -
How Courts Oversee Ballot Initiatives
State courts — and to some degree federal courts — play a significant role in every stage of the direct democracy process. -
District of Columbia Courts, Explained
The Washington, DC, court system shares many similarities with state courts, but with a few important caveats.
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State Constitutional Law After Dobbs and Bruen
Supreme Court rulings can expand or contract the space for state constitutional law. -
Territorial Courts, Constitutions, and Organic Acts, Explained
There are five inhabited U.S. territories, each with its own court system and governing documents. -
What Gifts Must Supreme Court Justices Disclose?
There are significant loopholes in the rules that apply to the high court.
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Diversity on the Supreme Court
Presidents have long considered religious, racial, and gender diversity when appointing new members to the Court.
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Constitutional Amendment Processes in the 50 States
States offer multiple paths for amending their constitutions, which are much easier to change than the federal Constitution.
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