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Death Penalty Laws, State-by-State
Although the death penalty is legal for federal crimes, the validity of the punishment under state constitutions and statutes varies widely.
State Supreme Court Elections to Watch This November
Judicial races will shape courts across the country and set up 2028 fights for majority control in Montana and North Carolina.
Who is Accountable When Someone Dies After Being Denied an Abortion?
Texas woman Tierra Walker died after she was denied a medically necessary abortion, her family claims in a new law suit.
California’s Reproductive Freedom Amendment: An Opportunity for a New Constitutional Standard
Legal advocates should push for expansive court interpretations of new state constitutional amendments.
Evaluating 20 Years of State Constitutional Changes: Dataset Description and Methodology
The full dataset is available below.
Evaluating 20 Years of State Constitutional Changes
The data on state constitutional amendments shows the broad range of rights affected and how reformers approach changes to the documents.
A Different Path for Age Restrictions on Gun Possession in Delaware
The Delaware high court rejected the U.S. Supreme Court’s history-focused test for restrictions on the right to arms.
Delaware Considers if Corporations Should Be Allowed to Vote
The Delaware Supreme Court will hear an appeal challenging the state constitutionality of a town charter that lets corporations vote, as lawmakers consider an amendment to ban the practice.
Utah Supreme Court to Weigh Constitutionality of New Judicial Panel Law
The law at issue is part of a national trend involving legislators responding to losses by changing who hears constitutional cases.
State Privacy Rights Are More Important Than Ever
With federal privacy protections receding or unsettled, state constitutions can provide a necessary shield.
