The Maine Constitution: Like the State’s Population, Stubbornly Itself
The pragmatic 1820 document is one of the oldest still in use.
Cases, Courts, and Constitutions Across the 50 States
Habeas and Happy the Elephant
A Bronx Zoo elephant that died last week was made famous in litigation over whether habeas corpus can be used to challenge the confinement of nonhuman animals.
State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in June
Issues on the dockets include crossover voting, a gun ban for young adults, transgender prisoners, and court reporter shortages.
The South Dakota Constitution: “Under God the People Rule” — But All the People?
A long history of Indigenous exclusion has undermined the state’s democratic ideals.
Florida Judge Refuses to Temporarily Block New State Congressional Map
Voting rights groups claim the new map, expected to result in four additional Republican seats, violates the Florida Constitution’s ban on partisan gerrymandering.
Commentary
Ohio Municipalities Win Expanded Procedural Rights in Firearms Case
The state supreme court held that cities may immediately appeal orders enjoining their ordinances.
“State Capture” and the Role of State Courts
State constitutions offer powerful tools for combatting control of state and local institutions by private interests.