Virginia’s Redistricting Effort and the Laborious Process to Amend its Constitution
The Virginia Supreme Court ruled that the legislature did not follow the proper process in its attempt to amend the state constitution to allow it to redraw the state’s congressional districts.
Cases, Courts, and Constitutions Across the 50 States
How Courts Evaluate Election Day Requests to Keep Polls Open Late
Various factors, including the harm to voters and the option for tailored and limited relief, play into whether judges will allow voting to continue past the scheduled closing time.
Fines, Fees, and Bail in State Courts
Recent state supreme court cases, including a major California ruling last week, address the burden of court-imposed financial obligations on criminal defendants.
Anti-Choice States Target Organizations Providing Information About Abortion
Attorneys general in Florida, Missouri, and South Dakota sued pro-choice organizations under state consumer deception and RICO laws.
The Aftermath of Callais
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling will embroil state courts in a new wave of battles over gerrymandering and voting rights.
Commentary
The Delaware Constitution: The First of Firsts
Ironically, Delaware is last in allowing its citizens forms of direct democracy.
A Conversation with Professor Robert Williams About the Abortion Case He Lost Four Decades Ago
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court case, which was overturned in 2024, unanimously upheld the state’s ban on funding abortion through state Medicaid.