Several new articles explore state power in times of federal-state and interstate conflict.

Recent books and law review articles discuss voter disenfranchisement, separation of church and state, and much more.

States have many tools to help counter federal abuses of power. Facing a torrent of controversial federal government actions, states today are pursuing or considering an array of options. In a series ...

Job Summary: -Serves as the Initiative's administrative point person, handles all matters related to logistics, planning, scheduling, and record-keeping;-Monitors and analyzes current events and bri...

A moderated panel featuring leading experts in judicial elections and campaign dynamics.

Issues on the dockets include controversial ballot counting rules, a minimum wage hike, and “dark money” contributions.

For those who want to know more about state constitutions, a compilation of tools including case databases, interactive maps, and more.

A moderated panel featuring leading experts in judicial elections and campaign dynamics.

Legal experts identified the most important cases that advanced state constitutional rights this year.

The Role of State Justices in Advancing State Constitutional Law: Some Thoughts from Colorado by Jake Mazeitis & Hon. Melissa Hart; Constitutional and Administrative Innovation Through State Labor Law...

On November 8, the State Democracy Research Initiative’s faculty co-directors Miriam Seifter and Rob Yablon filed an amicus brief along with five other legal scholars in Clarke v. Wisconsin Electi...

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On October 4, the State Democracy Research Initiative submitted an amici curiae brief on behalf of Professors Richard E. Levy and Stephen R. McAllister of the University of Kansas School of Law in a l...