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State Court Report is a nonpartisan news source, resource, and commentary hub covering state constitutional developments in high courts across the 50 states. Visit StateCourtReport.org.

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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 3h
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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Alicia Bannon @aliciabannon.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Looking for a cheat sheet on state supreme court elections to watch? @douglaskeith.bsky.social, our resident judicial elections expert, has you covered! statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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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.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 29/09/2026
Twenty-four states are holding elections for supreme court seats this November. @douglaskeith.bsky.social spotlights the supreme court races with the greatest potential to shape state high courts:
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State Supreme Court Elections to Watch This November
Judicial races will shape courts across the country and set up 2028 fights for majority control 2028 in Montana and North Carolina
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 28/09/2026
A new report from @law.ucla.edu's Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy offers guidance to courts, policymakers, and others interpreting state reproductive freedom amendments.
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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.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 25/09/2026
@howard.edu's Robinson Woodward-Burns analyzed 1,528 state constitutional amendments proposed over the last two decades, charting differences across regions, types of provisions, and more.
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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.
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Alicia Bannon @aliciabannon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Excited to share this new article and very cool dataset from Robinson Woodward-Burns, examining 20 years of state constitutional amendments. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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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.
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Alicia Bannon @aliciabannon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
NEW: I wrote about a Texas lawsuit filed by the family of Tierra Walker, who allegedly died after being denied a medically necessary abortion. The complaint describes a “medical, legal, and political morass,” with patients like Walker paying the price. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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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.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 24/09/2026
In a muddled legal landscape, getting accountability for a preventable death following denial of an abortion may be complicated.
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Who is Accountable When Someone Died 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.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 23/09/2026
The Delaware Supreme Court is hearing arguments today over a law allowing corporations that own property in a town to vote in municipal elections. The ACLU argues the law unconstitutionally dilutes the votes of humans. Watch and read more about the arguments here: bit.ly/4cFwJ8Z
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State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in September
Issues on the dockets include voting by corporations, congressional redistricting, National Guard deployment, and an abortion-ban challenge by religious plaintiffs.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 22/09/2026
The West Virginia Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a dispute over whether the board of education or the legislature controls public school policy in the state. Watch and read more about the arguments here: bit.ly/4cFwJ8Z
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State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in September
Issues on the dockets include voting by corporations, congressional redistricting, National Guard deployment, and an abortion-ban challenge by religious plaintiffs.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 21/09/2026
On Wednesday, the Delaware Supreme Court will hear a challenge to a town charter that grants voting rights to corporations. @brennancenter.org's Alex Brunet writes about the case (and how to watch the oral arguments!).
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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.
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John Marion @johnmarion.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A great discussion of the Rhode Island Constitution in here. Happy Constitution Day to all who celebrate!
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Zahava Stadler @zahavastadler.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This site is really great, btw--super helpful resource
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Matthew Segal @segalmr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Happy Constitution Day! But yes, especially these days, when thinking about constitutional law, it’s better to think about our *constitutions* — plural.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 17/09/2026
The fascinating Texas Constitution turned 150 this year. One of its unique provisions? The text allows for the state to divide itself into multiple states.
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The Texas Constitution: Everything is Bigger, Even the Fine Print
Individual liberties are embedded in the DNA of Texas, its constitution, and its proud people.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 17/09/2026
Happy Constitution Day to all 51 of our constitutions! Want to learn more about your state's constitution? Check out our Exploring State Constitutions essay series — we have 30+ states and counting.
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Series: Exploring State Constitutions
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Alicia Bannon @aliciabannon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
One of the things I find most interesting (and hopeful) about state constitutions is they have so many provisions that don't exist in the U.S. Constitution. @tiffanycli.bsky.social wrote about how state privacy rights can be a powerful tool. Check it out! statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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State Privacy Rights Are More Important Than Ever
With federal privacy protections receding or unsettled, state constitutions can provide a necessary shield.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 16/09/2026
In October, the Utah Supreme Court will decide whether Utah's Constitution prohibits legislators from changing the judges hearing constitutional cases, part of a national trend of legislatures responding to losses in high-profile litigation by rerouting those cases to different judges.
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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.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 16/09/2026
State courts have the power to grant a more expansive range of rights than those in the U.S. Constitution — and state constitutions provide the means for them to do so.
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State Privacy Rights Are More Important Than Ever
With federal privacy protections receding or unsettled, state constitutions can provide a necessary shield.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 16/09/2026
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in two challenges to the state’s congressional map, as gerrymandered to advantage Republicans and gerrymandered to suppress electoral competition, respectively. Watch and read more about the arguments here: bit.ly/4cFwJ8Z
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State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in September
Issues on the dockets include voting by corporations, congressional redistricting, National Guard deployment, and an abortion-ban challenge by religious plaintiffs.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 15/09/2026
The South Carolina Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a challenge to the governor’s deployment of the state National Guard to Washington, DC at the Trump administration’s request. Watch and read more about the arguments here: bit.ly/4cFwJ8Z
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State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in September
Issues on the dockets include voting by corporations, congressional redistricting, National Guard deployment, and an abortion-ban challenge by religious plaintiffs.
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Micah Schwartzman @micahschwartzman.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A majority of the Indiana Supreme Court sounds hostile to the religious claims in this abortion exemption case. That’s not surprising, but the case remains an important test of whether “religious liberty for all” is a principled commitment or a hollow promise (cf papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....).
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Religious Freedom and Abortion
The demise of Roe v. Wade has raised a host of religious liberty questions that were submerged prior to the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s
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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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Tiffany C. Li @tiffanycli.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Published a new post on @statecourtreport.org @brennancenter.org today: “State Privacy Rights Are More Important Than Ever” statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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State Privacy Rights Are More Important Than Ever
With federal privacy protections receding or unsettled, state constitutions can provide a necessary shield.
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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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Alicia Bannon @aliciabannon.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I'll be on substack live in a few minutes talking about Missouri's redistricting mess. Check it out!
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 10/09/2026
The Supreme Court blocked Missouri’s Republican-backed congressional map for the midterm elections, allowing a Missouri Supreme Court ruling to go forward. What does this mean for future legal fights over gerrymandering? Jesse Wegman and Alicia Bannon will discuss on Friday, Sept. 11, at 11am ET.
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LIVE SOON: Live with Brennan Center: Missouri Maps Case
Starting Sep 11 at 11:00 AM EDT
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 10/09/2026
A diverse bench increases confidence in the courts. Yet, in 17 states, no state supreme court justices identify as a person of color, including in 11 states where people of color make up at least 20% of the population. Read more in our latest State Supreme Court Diversity report: bit.ly/4r0D7xH
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State Supreme Court Diversity - September 2026 Update
Across the United States, states have shown little progress with respect to racial, ethnic, gender, and professional diversity among state supreme court justices.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 10/09/2026
What does it really take to build a representative state supreme court? More diverse appointments matter. But so do the rules and institutions that shape who gets a fair shot at the bench — and what happens after they get there. bit.ly/4xJi5WH
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A Representative Bench Requires Fair Rules and a Fair Shot
State supreme courts face race, gender, and background gaps. And once on the bench, judges aren’t always held to the same standard.
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Alicia Bannon @aliciabannon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Eighth Circuit denies a stay request in the Missouri redistricting litigation. Next stop is SCOTUS (again). Read more about the chaotic Missouri redistricting saga in @statecourtreport.org. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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The Continuing Chaos of Missouri’s Redistricting Litigation
Though the U.S. Supreme Court left in place this week a Missouri Supreme Court decision blocking use of the state’s new congressional map in the coming midterm elections, separate federal litigation i...
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 10/09/2026
The Indiana Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a class action claiming the state’s abortion ban violates religious liberties. A lower court issued an injunction against the ban. Watch and read more about the arguments here:
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State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in September
Issues on the dockets include voting by corporations, congressional redistricting, National Guard deployment, and an abortion-ban challenge by religious plaintiffs.
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Chihiro Isozaki @cisozaki.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Another year, another look at who serves on our nation’s state supreme courts. Our latest @brennancenter.org research examines the demographic and professional diversity of these powerful courts—and where representation still falls short. 🧵👇 1/5
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State Supreme Court Diversity - September 2026 Update
Across the United States, states have shown little progress with respect to racial, ethnic, gender, and professional diversity among state supreme court justices.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 09/09/2026
Results from our latest State Supreme Court Diversity report: - No Black justices in 24 states - No Latino/a justices in 39 states & DC - No Asian American justices in 40 states - No Native American justices in 47 states & DC Read more:
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State Supreme Court Diversity - September 2026 Update
Across the United States, states have shown little progress with respect to racial, ethnic, gender, and professional diversity among state supreme court justices.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 09/09/2026
In a year that’s seen a dizzying number of legal fights over mid-decade partisan gerrymanders, what's happening in Missouri may well be the messiest. @aliciabannon.bsky.social explains.
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The Continuing Chaos of Missouri’s Redistricting Litigation
Though the U.S. Supreme Court left in place this week a Missouri Supreme Court decision blocking use of the state’s new congressional map in the coming midterm elections, separate federal litigation i...
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Alicia Bannon @aliciabannon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
NEW: I wrote about the ongoing redistricting mess in Missouri and why courts need stronger tools to address gamesmanship in redistricting and election disputes. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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The Continuing Chaos of Missouri’s Redistricting Litigation
Though the U.S. Supreme Court left in place this week a Missouri Supreme Court decision blocking use of the state’s new congressional map in the coming midterm elections, separate federal litigation i...
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 08/09/2026
Law students keep telling us they want a one-stop shop to learn about state constitutional law. So we built one: State Court Report EDU, a curated hub of explainers, career advice, and scholarship on state courts. Check it out:
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State Court Report EDU
Resources on State Courts, Constitutions, and Careers
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 04/09/2026
The Missouri Supreme Court yesterday unanimously held that a new gerrymandered congressional map could not be used without voter approval and said a prior map, drawn in 2022, “remains in full force and effect for the November 2026 general election.” Read the case here:
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Von Glahn v. Hoskins
Missouri Supreme Court held that a referendum on the legislature's new congressional map was permitted by the state constitution and sufficient for the November ballot, and ruled that the state's prio...
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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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Adam Davidson @sonofdavid.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
In @statecourtreport.org today discussing state pushes to go beyond the 13th amendment to ban slavery and involuntary servitude with no exceptions and what needs to happen to turn those rights on paper into on-the-ground change. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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Transforming the Modern Push to Abolish Slavery and Involuntary Servitude
Nine states have amended their constitutions to eliminate or narrow the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. The exception exists in the federal 13th Amendment.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 02/09/2026
As the school year begins, we're launching a new resource for students: State Court Report EDU. It's a curated collection of explainers, career advice, and scholarship to help you start learning about state courts and constitutions. Check it out:
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Resources on State Courts, Constitutions, and Careers
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 01/09/2026
Connecticut used to require police to clarify an ambiguous request for counsel during an interrogation, write former CT Justice Joette Katz & public defender Pamela Nagy. But the CT high court recently eviscerated that constitutional safeguard.
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The Weakening of Constitutional Protection for Suspects Interrogated in Connecticut
The state supreme court previously required clarification of suspects’ intent when it is unclear if they invoked their right to counsel. But now, the focus is on what an officer does, not what the sus...
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 01/09/2026
New state supreme court terms, new oral arguments to watch. September's docket is busy, covering MO and WI congressional maps, a DE town that allows corporations to vote, an injunction against IN's abortion ban for religious plaintiffs, WV education policy, and more, writes @skess108.bsky.social
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State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in September
Issues on the dockets include voting by corporations, congressional redistricting, National Guard deployment, and an abortion-ban challenge by religious plaintiffs.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 01/09/2026
For more than a century, Alabama’s public schools have operated under a funding system that perpetuates inequality and underserves Black families. Constitutional reforms are needed to build a brighter future for children, writes @splcenter.org's Keisha Stokes-Hough.
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Alabama’s Constitution Provides Clues About Students’ Poor Educational Outcomes
The constitution was explicitly intended to enshrine white supremacy. More than a century later, it is stifling the state’s education system.
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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 · 31/08/2026
The U.S. Constitution isn't the last word on rights — every state has its own constitution, and state courts can interpret similar or identical language differently. Our new student resource, State Court Report EDU, helps you make sense of it all:
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State Court Report EDU
Resources on State Courts, Constitutions, and Careers
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 28/08/2026
Election-related warrant requests raise special concerns, explain former OH Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor and @brennancenter.org's Hayne Yoon. There's a lot judges faced with these requests can do to safeguard elections.
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Judges’ Critical Role in Evaluating Election-Related Search Warrants
Judges can take note when search warrant applications are based on unproven conspiracies and, when an election-related warrant is issued, protect election records.
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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
Judges can play an important role in safeguarding elections. Their careful review of warrants involving ballots, voter rolls, and registration can help protect the integrity of election results.
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Judges’ Critical Role in Evaluating Election-Related Search Warrants
Judges can take note when search warrant applications are based on unproven conspiracies and, when an election-related warrant is issued, protect election records.
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State Court Report @statecourtreport.org · 27/08/2026
Law students keep telling us they want a one-stop shop to learn about state constitutional law. So we built one: State Court Report EDU, a curated hub of explainers, career advice, and scholarship on state courts. Check it out:
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State Court Report EDU
Resources on State Courts, Constitutions, and Careers
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Alicia Bannon @aliciabannon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Judges play a critical role in safeguarding elections & the right to vote when they carefully consider warrant requests re: ballots, voter rolls & voter registration. Retired Ohio CJ Maureen O'Connor & my colleague Hayne Yoon discuss considerations for judges. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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Judges’ Critical Role in Evaluating Election-Related Search Warrants
Judges can take note when search warrant applications are based on unproven conspiracies and, when an election-related warrant is issued, protect election records.
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