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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 18h

Missouri’s redistricting fight shows the risks of last-minute changes to election maps. What role should courts play when those changes affect voters’ rights? Subscribe to State Court Report to learn more: bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 14/09/2026

Congress and the states can set guardrails to curb gerrymandering, but today we’re seeing an “arms race” in the states, in large part because of the Supreme Court’s decisions. Alicia Bannon and Jesse Wegman discuss the recent Missouri ruling that blocked a new gerrymandered congressional map.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 11/09/2026

The Supreme Court’s redistricting decisions have pushed more gerrymandering fights into state courts, leading to an “arms race” among the states. Alicia Bannon joined Jesse Wegman to discuss the recent Missouri ruling that blocked the Republican-backed congressional map ahead of the midterms.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 04/09/2026

Why can Americans have different rights depending on where they live? The answer is state courts and constitutions. Understanding what’s going on in your state’s court has never been easier, thanks to State Court Report EDU, a free resource for students: statecourtreport.org/collections/...

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 31/08/2026

Are you a student interested in public policy? You’ll need to understand how state courts and constitutions confer different rights to Americans depending on where they live. That’s easier than ever with State Court Report EDU, a free new resource for students: statecourtreport.org

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 28/08/2026

What actually happens in your state court? More than you'd think, from abortion access to voting laws. Stay informed with our new State Court Report EDU, made for students: statecourtreport.org/collections/...

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 27/08/2026

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 10/08/2026

Recent elections in Kansas and Missouri show that voters can and will push back when lawmakers try to reshape the rules of constitutional power. Learn more by subscribing to State Court Report’s free newsletter: bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 29/07/2026

In an important decision, Arizona’s supreme court ruled that corporate campaign contributions are not protected speech under the state constitution — a departure from the U.S. Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling. Learn more by subscribing to State Court Report’s free newsletter: bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 28/07/2026

From civil rights to voting rights, understanding how state courts and constitutions are playing an increasingly important role in protecting individual freedoms is crucial. Subscribe to State Court Report’s free newsletter: bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 04/07/2026

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the Declaration of Independence naturally takes center stage. But the origin of one of the nation's most influential founding documents did not begin in Philadelphia — it began in the states.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 30/06/2026

Two hundred and fifty years after the founding, state constitutions remain where Americans continue to debate, define, and defend their rights. They remind us that our constitutional tradition has never been static. It is diverse, contested, and constantly evolving.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 25/06/2026

Since Dobbs overturned Roe v. Wade, some states have expanded protections for abortion rights. State constitutions aren’t just history — they’re where the next chapter of rights is being written. Learn more by subscribing to State Court Report’s free newsletter: bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 12/06/2026

After five decades at the Bronx Zoo, Happy, the elephant, has died. She was at the center of a landmark case that held that habeas corpus, the legal tool used to challenge unlawful confinement, does not apply to animals. Subscribe to State Court Report’s free newsletter: bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 04/06/2026

Major news out of Virginia: The state supreme court blocked a constitutional amendment that would have allowed Democrats in the legislature to redraw the state’s congressional map. Stay informed by subscribing to State Court Report’s free newsletter: bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 15/05/2026

On The Briefing with Michael Waldman, Melissa Murray discusses the recent Callais decision and how Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act will be used going forward. bit.ly/4tsGahv

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 14/05/2026

After the Supreme Court decision gutting the Voting Rights Act, state courts will play a major role in a new wave of legal battles. Stay up to date by signing up for State Court Report’s free newsletter. bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 29/04/2026

The Kentucky Supreme Court blocked the state legislature from impeaching a judge whose ruling it disagreed with. Learn more about this and other developments in state courts by subscribing to State Court Report’s free newsletter. bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 15/04/2026

Pennsylvania’s high court took a major step toward ending the harshest punishments in the criminal justice system, issuing a landmark ruling that could limit the use of life-without-parole sentences. To learn more about the case, sign up for State Court Report’s free newsletter: bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 30/03/2026

A court in Indiana just granted a religious exemption to a group challenging the state’s abortion ban. Subscribe to the free biweekly State Court Report to learn more: bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 12/03/2026

The Kentucky Supreme Court just dealt a major blow to charter schools, ruling that public funds can’t go to those types of schools. Subscribe to the free biweekly State Court Report to learn more: bit.ly/45IXZ0M

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 11/03/2026

Are you a law student or recent graduate looking for clerkship opportunities? Join State Court Report for a free virtual event on Thursday, March 19, where four state supreme court justices will share what it’s really like to clerk on a state high court. RSVP today: bit.ly/4dfAEdI

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 24/02/2026

As the midterms heat up, state courts are helping shape the future of American democracy. At SCR's new 2026 Election hub, we'll be tracking, explaining, and contextualizing: -The battle over who actually controls elections -What happens after the votes are cast -Electoral maps -Judicial elections

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 03/02/2026

Can states criminally prosecute federal officers? "The short answer is yes, but it's complicated." @aliciabannon.bsky.social explains what you need to know. Subscibe to State Court Report to learn what states can do to protect our constitutional rights: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 27/01/2026

The killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents has sparked outrage and calls for accountability for federal abuses of power. Learn how states are stepping up to fill the gap in accountability for federal officials who violate the Constitution: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 30/12/2025

"95% of cases are filed in state court...Most laws that affect your life...are affected by what happens in state courts and state constitutions. And yet, most people don't even know their state has a constitution." Subscribe to State Court Report to learn more: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 17/12/2025

Diversity on the bench isn't just symbolic — it shapes how justice is lived. A range of life experiences helps judges get things right. Subscribe to State Court Report to learn more: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 12/12/2025

State courts shape daily life more than you think, but keeping up with the decisions that matter can be a challenge. From legal scholars to students to rights advocates, hear from some of our superusers about how they use State Court Report. Subscribe today: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 28/11/2025

When you hear "ICE," you probably think of federal courts, but state courts are emerging as key checks on immigration enforcement. Cases piling up now could shape what ICE can do on the ground. To learn more, subscribe to our free newsletter: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 13/11/2025

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

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 13/11/2025

If you'll be in Austin for @texastribune.org's #Tribfest2025, don't miss @aliciabannon.bsky.social on stage and in conversation with the Texas Supreme Court's three most recent former chief justices. Saturday November 15, 1-2PM CT bit.ly/4i0gNQj

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 06/11/2025

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

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 24/10/2025

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...

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 16/10/2025

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

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 14/10/2025

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.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 03/10/2025

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.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 18/09/2025

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

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 25/08/2025

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

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 21/08/2025

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.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 19/08/2025

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.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 15/08/2025

Help bring State Court Report to @sxswedu.com. Vote for our panel, "How State Constitutions Empower and Protect Youth," featuring @lwvus.bsky.social CEO Celina Stewart, @aclu.org's Harper Seldin, and @youthvgov.bsky.social's Julia Olson. Click the link to vote: bit.ly/47pILS1.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 11/08/2025

Help bring State Court Report to @sxswedu.com. Vote for the panel "How State Constitutions Empower and Protect Youth." Click the link to vote: bit.ly/47pILS1.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 04/08/2025

"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...

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 21/07/2025

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

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 11/07/2025

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

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 18/06/2025

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.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 12/06/2025

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

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 06/06/2025

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

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 16/05/2025

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

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 05/05/2025

"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.

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