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March 13, 2025

Trump Hasn’t Nominated New Judges Yet, But Voters Already Distrust Them

Written by Zack Ford Senior Manager, Press and Editorial Communications As the second Trump administration bombards us with illegal activity, we are relying on the courts to hold the line…

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August 16, 2024

The Conservative Classroom Coup: Connecting the Dots Between School Boards and State Court Takeovers

Written by Leah Nwizugbo, Summer Intern for State Courts School board elections, once quiet PTA-powered affairs, are now the latest arena for high-stakes political battles as right-wing special interests have…

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June 16, 2025

State of Justice: May Keep Your Eyes On

Arizona Arizona Supreme Court permits restitution for murdered child’s future lost wages After a grandmother and aunt abused and murdered a 6-year-old boy, his half-sister sued the grandmother and aunt…

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June 16, 2025

State of Justice: May Cases in the Courts

Cases in the Courts Civil Liability Arizona Sanchez-Ravuelta, et al. v. Yavapai, et al. The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the state’s Department of Liquor Licenses and Control is not…

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June 16, 2025

State of Justice: May Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Georgia Supreme Court shortlist announced To fill the vacancy left by Chief Justice Michael Boggs’ retirement, Gov. Brian Kemp (R) must select a nominee provided to him by the…

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June 16, 2025

State of Justice: May Ethics Updates

Wisconsin Supreme Court suspends Judge Hannah Dugan Federal agents arrested Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan in late April. Dugan was charged with obstruction of a federal agency and concealing a…

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May 19, 2025

State of Justice: April Keep Your Eyes On

Arizona – Battle to change how appeals judges are elected reaches Arizona Supreme Court The Arizona Supreme Court will decide if state court of appeals judges should be elected by…

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May 19, 2025

State of Justice: April Cases in the Courts

Civil Liberties Connecticut Erica Lafferty, et al. v. Alex E. Jones, et al. The Connecticut Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of a judgment against prominent conspiracy theorist Alex…

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May 19, 2025

State of Justice: April Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Longest-serving member of New Hampshire Supreme Court announces August retirement New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice James Bassett announced he would retire on August 31, 2025, approximately one year before…

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May 19, 2025

State of Justice: April Ethics Updates

Arkansas Supreme Court may soon hear dispute between its chief justice and top administrator The dispute between Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker and Marty Sullivan, the director of…

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September 30, 2024

State of Justice: September Keep Your Eyes On

Colorado – Colorado Supreme Court To Decide What Limitations Period Applies To Colorado Minimum Wage Act Claims After conflicting state and federal judicial opinions on Colorado’s Minimum Wage Act and…

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September 30, 2024

State of Justice: September Cases in the Courts

Civil Rights Maryland Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition, et al. v. Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that a municipal housing commission is not required to…

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September 30, 2024

State of Justice: September Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Four apply to be the Nebraska Supreme Court’s next chief justice Nebraska Supreme Court Chief Justice Mike Heavican announced he will retire at the end of October after nearly…

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September 30, 2024

State of Justice: September Ethics Updates

Is it ethical to rule in a case involving your father? North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr. is once again allowed to hear a case in which his…

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Trump Hasn’t Nominated New Judges Yet, But Voters Already Distrust Them

The Conservative Classroom Coup: Connecting the Dots Between School Boards and State Court Takeovers

State of Justice: May Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice: May Cases in the Courts

State of Justice: May Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice: May Ethics Updates

State of Justice: April Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice: April Cases in the Courts

State of Justice: April Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice: April Ethics Updates

State of Justice: September Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice: September Cases in the Courts

State of Justice: September Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice: September Ethics Updates

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