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January 29, 2026

Anna St. John: Unfit and Unqualified for A Lifetime Judicial Appointment

If confirmed, Anna St. John will take on a powerful role — one which entrusts her with the duty to fairly uphold the rule of law. But is it possible for St. John to preside over a courtroom without bias? Or was she nominated by the Trump administration precisely because she spent nearly two decades shielding powerful corporations from accountability when they hurt people?

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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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June 30, 2026

State of Justice: June 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

Florida Voting rights group urge Florida Supreme Court to put new congressional lines on hold Voting rights advocates are challenging the 2026 congressional maps that give Republicans the opportunity to…

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June 30, 2026

State of Justice: June 2026 Cases in the Courts

Capital Punishment California  The People v. Anthony George Bankston In a unanimous decision, the California Supreme Court reversed the death sentence of a Black man convicted of murder in 1991,…

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June 30, 2026

State of Justice: June 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer (D) made his first nomination to the state’s high court, nominating Vice Chancellor Morgan Zurn to fill a seat that will be vacated when Justice Karen Valihura…

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June 30, 2026

State of Justice: June 2026 Ethics Update

Rhode Island Shekarchi’s Supreme Court bid faces Ethics Commission review After scandals in the 1980s and 90s, Rhode Island enacted a revolving door law that requires lawmakers to be out of state…

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May 31, 2026

State of Justice: May 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

Colorado Liability waivers return to the Colorado Supreme Court with justices exploring the language in season ski pass agreements Last year, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that ski pass liability waivers cannot…

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May 31, 2026

State of Justice: May 2026 Cases in the Courts

Education Wyoming Degenfelder v. Wyoming Education Association In a unanimous ruling, the Wyoming Supreme Court reversed a district judge’s grant of an injunction that blocked a universal school voucher program enacted by…

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May 31, 2026

State of Justice: May 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission announces shortlist of candidates On May 21, the Kansas Supreme Court Nominating Commission announced the three finalists it will send to Gov. Laura Kelly (D). The nominating commission interviewed seven total applicants to fill the seat being…

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May 31, 2026

State of Justice: May 2026 Ethics Update

The release of a confidential complaint involving Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen has prompted advocates to examine the structural balance between transparency and gender equity in judicial oversight. Although the state’s independent…

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April 30, 2026

State of Justice: April 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

Alabama Alabama birth centers fight rules classifying them as hospitals: ‘Flat out impossible to keep operating In 2023, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) adopted new regulations around birthing…

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April 30, 2026

State of Justice: April 2026 Cases in the Courts

Criminal Justice New Jersey Cowan v. State Parole Board The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the state’s parole board acted in an arbitrary and capricious manner when it…

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April 30, 2026

State of Justice: April 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced chief justice nomination On April 2, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) nominated current state supreme court Justice Vladimir Devens to serve as the court’s next chief justice, succeeding…

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April 30, 2026

State of Justice: April 2026 Ethics Update

Kentucky legislature censures Supreme Court justice after the court orders it to halt impeachment inquiry into circuit court judge An ongoing conflict between the Kentucky Legislature and the Kentucky Supreme…

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Anna St. John: Unfit and Unqualified for A Lifetime Judicial Appointment

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

State of Justice: June 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice: June 2026 Cases in the Courts

State of Justice: June 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice: June 2026 Ethics Update

State of Justice: May 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice: May 2026 Cases in the Courts

State of Justice: May 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice: May 2026 Ethics Update

State of Justice: April 2026 Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice: April 2026 Cases in the Courts

State of Justice: April 2026 Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice: April 2026 Ethics Update

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