State Court Report
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State Court Report is a nonpartisan news source, resource, and commentary hub covering state constitutional developments in high courts across the 50 states. Visit StateCourtReport.org.
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the dissenting justices warned that “interjurisdictional abortion wars” were coming. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to learn more: statecourtreport.substack.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, the dissenting justices warned that “interjurisdictional abortion wars” were coming. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter to learn more: statecourtreport.substack.com
State judges have to follow U.S. Supreme Court rulings, but they're not actually part of our federal judiciary. Their unique institutional position means they're often more willing than federal judges to criticize SCOTUS decisions. Subscribe to learn more: statecourtreport.substack.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
State judges have to follow U.S. Supreme Court rulings, but they're not actually part of our federal judiciary. Their unique institutional position means they're often more willing than federal judges to criticize SCOTUS decisions. Subscribe to learn more: statecourtreport.substack.com
The Power of State Constitutional Rights symposium at @northwesternlaw.bsky.social is just two weeks away! Join us Nov. 6-7 as judges, practitioners, and scholars explore critical issues facing state courts and constitutions. RSVP to attend in-person or online: www.brennancenter.org/events/power...
October 24, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The Power of State Constitutional Rights symposium at @northwesternlaw.bsky.social is just two weeks away! Join us Nov. 6-7 as judges, practitioners, and scholars explore critical issues facing state courts and constitutions. RSVP to attend in-person or online: www.brennancenter.org/events/power...
In a recent unanimous ruling, the Georgia Supreme Court sided with Hogg Hummock's Gullah Geechee residents in their use of direct democracy to fight their community's displacement. To learn more about this and other happenings in state courts, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/45IXZ0M
October 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
In a recent unanimous ruling, the Georgia Supreme Court sided with Hogg Hummock's Gullah Geechee residents in their use of direct democracy to fight their community's displacement. To learn more about this and other happenings in state courts, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter: bit.ly/45IXZ0M
From abortion to voting to property rights, state constitutions offer distinct and often more expansive protections than the U.S. Constitution.
JOIN US Nov. 6-7 for a free symposium exploring the future of state constitutional rights. RSVP to attend virtually or in-person: bit.ly/4hemOby.
JOIN US Nov. 6-7 for a free symposium exploring the future of state constitutional rights. RSVP to attend virtually or in-person: bit.ly/4hemOby.
October 14, 2025 at 9:36 PM
From abortion to voting to property rights, state constitutions offer distinct and often more expansive protections than the U.S. Constitution.
JOIN US Nov. 6-7 for a free symposium exploring the future of state constitutional rights. RSVP to attend virtually or in-person: bit.ly/4hemOby.
JOIN US Nov. 6-7 for a free symposium exploring the future of state constitutional rights. RSVP to attend virtually or in-person: bit.ly/4hemOby.
In 2019, SCOTUS ruled that federal courts couldn't hear constitutional challenges to partisan gerrymandering, shifting the fight to state courts. Because state law isn't necessarily concerned with nationwide harms from extreme gerrymandering, the legacy of the Rucho decision is a fragmented system.
October 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
In 2019, SCOTUS ruled that federal courts couldn't hear constitutional challenges to partisan gerrymandering, shifting the fight to state courts. Because state law isn't necessarily concerned with nationwide harms from extreme gerrymandering, the legacy of the Rucho decision is a fragmented system.
Tort reform laws passed in the '80s & '90s capped damages in malpractice lawsuits and sparked hundreds of state constitutional challenges. As @aliciabannon.bsky.social explains, these “tort wars” transformed judicial elections and reshaped state courts. Learn more: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
September 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Tort reform laws passed in the '80s & '90s capped damages in malpractice lawsuits and sparked hundreds of state constitutional challenges. As @aliciabannon.bsky.social explains, these “tort wars” transformed judicial elections and reshaped state courts. Learn more: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
Sixty years after its passage, the Voting Rights Act's protections are at risk of further erosion by SCOTUS in its upcoming term. @aliciabannon.bsky.social explains how state laws and constitutions can help fill the voting rights gap. Subscribe to learn more: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
August 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Sixty years after its passage, the Voting Rights Act's protections are at risk of further erosion by SCOTUS in its upcoming term. @aliciabannon.bsky.social explains how state laws and constitutions can help fill the voting rights gap. Subscribe to learn more: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
Less than half of Americans know their state has its own constitution. Help bring our panel of state constitution superusers to #SXSWEDU. Vote for "How State Constitutions Empower and Protect Youth" before Sunday! bit.ly/47pILS1.
August 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Less than half of Americans know their state has its own constitution. Help bring our panel of state constitution superusers to #SXSWEDU. Vote for "How State Constitutions Empower and Protect Youth" before Sunday! bit.ly/47pILS1.
State constitutions can provide greater protections than the US Constitution, but when state courts "lockstep" their interpretations with federal precedents, those protections are limited. Learn about lockstepping and other important state constitutional issues: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.
August 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
State constitutions can provide greater protections than the US Constitution, but when state courts "lockstep" their interpretations with federal precedents, those protections are limited. Learn about lockstepping and other important state constitutional issues: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.
"What we really need people to do is to vote like they love teachers, show up to school board meetings like they love teachers...show their commitment to education...through action." Check out the recording of our Brennan Center Live discussion w/ education experts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruvw...
August 4, 2025 at 6:18 PM
"What we really need people to do is to vote like they love teachers, show up to school board meetings like they love teachers...show their commitment to education...through action." Check out the recording of our Brennan Center Live discussion w/ education experts: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruvw...
More people have been executed in 2025 than in any year of the past decade. @kasiawolfkot.bsky.social explains how some states are strengthening protections against the death penalty. Stay informed on the latest developments in state courts and constitutions: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
July 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
More people have been executed in 2025 than in any year of the past decade. @kasiawolfkot.bsky.social explains how some states are strengthening protections against the death penalty. Stay informed on the latest developments in state courts and constitutions: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
This year's SCOTUS term has come to an end, and its decisions will affect not only millions of Americans' lives, but also the balance of power between the states and the federal government. Stay informed on the latest developments and important cases to watch: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
July 11, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This year's SCOTUS term has come to an end, and its decisions will affect not only millions of Americans' lives, but also the balance of power between the states and the federal government. Stay informed on the latest developments and important cases to watch: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
Today in Skrmetti, SCOTUS said bans on gender-affirming care for trans minors didn’t violate the Equal Protection Clause. But as our managing editor @kasiawolfkot.bsky.social explains, state courts can interpret state constitutions differently.
June 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today in Skrmetti, SCOTUS said bans on gender-affirming care for trans minors didn’t violate the Equal Protection Clause. But as our managing editor @kasiawolfkot.bsky.social explains, state courts can interpret state constitutions differently.
Three years after SCOTUS' Dobbs decision, state courts are playing a big role in defining the future of abortion in the US. State Court Report explores what recent cases suggest about the future of state abortion litigation. Subscribe to SCR to stay informed: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
June 12, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Three years after SCOTUS' Dobbs decision, state courts are playing a big role in defining the future of abortion in the US. State Court Report explores what recent cases suggest about the future of state abortion litigation. Subscribe to SCR to stay informed: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
Who has the right to decide if a child gets vaccinated? @aliciabannon.bsky.social discusses a major religious freedom ruling out of MA, what it means, and why we can likely expect more to come.
Subscribe for news and expert analysis on notable state court cases: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
Subscribe for news and expert analysis on notable state court cases: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
June 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Who has the right to decide if a child gets vaccinated? @aliciabannon.bsky.social discusses a major religious freedom ruling out of MA, what it means, and why we can likely expect more to come.
Subscribe for news and expert analysis on notable state court cases: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
Subscribe for news and expert analysis on notable state court cases: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
Curious how your state is responding to the Trump administration's wave of executive orders? Subscribe to our free State Court Report newsletter: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
May 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Curious how your state is responding to the Trump administration's wave of executive orders? Subscribe to our free State Court Report newsletter: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
"ICE's own policy changes set federal law enforcement on this collision course with state courts." @douglaskeith.bsky.social on the recent arrest of a Wisconsin state judge for allegedly obstructing an immigration arrest at her courthouse.
May 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
"ICE's own policy changes set federal law enforcement on this collision course with state courts." @douglaskeith.bsky.social on the recent arrest of a Wisconsin state judge for allegedly obstructing an immigration arrest at her courthouse.
An OH court struck down parts of a law banning gender-affirming care for minors. @aliciabannon.bsky.social breaks down this notable ongoing case, which shows how state constitutions can independently protect trans people. For the latest state court news, subscribe: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
April 9, 2025 at 6:21 PM
An OH court struck down parts of a law banning gender-affirming care for minors. @aliciabannon.bsky.social breaks down this notable ongoing case, which shows how state constitutions can independently protect trans people. For the latest state court news, subscribe: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
Wisconsin's recordbreaking state supreme court election is TOMORROW. Check out @aliciabannon.bsky.social breakdown of what's at stake in the most expensive judicial race in American history. For the latest legal news about state courts and constitutions: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
March 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Wisconsin's recordbreaking state supreme court election is TOMORROW. Check out @aliciabannon.bsky.social breakdown of what's at stake in the most expensive judicial race in American history. For the latest legal news about state courts and constitutions: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe
LAW STUDENTS:
Monday, March 17, 3pm ET @kasiawolfkot.bsky.social will moderate a discussion with sitting state high court justices on everything you need to know about state supreme court clerkships.
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Monday, March 17, 3pm ET @kasiawolfkot.bsky.social will moderate a discussion with sitting state high court justices on everything you need to know about state supreme court clerkships.
RSVP: statecourtreport.org/events/clerk...
March 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
LAW STUDENTS:
Monday, March 17, 3pm ET @kasiawolfkot.bsky.social will moderate a discussion with sitting state high court justices on everything you need to know about state supreme court clerkships.
RSVP: statecourtreport.org/events/clerk...
Monday, March 17, 3pm ET @kasiawolfkot.bsky.social will moderate a discussion with sitting state high court justices on everything you need to know about state supreme court clerkships.
RSVP: statecourtreport.org/events/clerk...