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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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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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August 30, 2024

State of Justice: August Keep Your Eyes On

Alaska: The Alaska Supreme Court weighing citizens’ right to challenge state’s predator control program The Alaska Supreme Court will determine whether an Anchorage attorney, Michelle Bittner, has standing to challenge…

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August 30, 2024

State of Justice: August Cases in the Courts

Access to Justice Michigan – People of Michigan v. Lemons In a 5-2 ruling, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned a murder conviction in the 2005 death of an infant involving…

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August 30, 2024

State of Justice: August Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Alaska Supreme Court headed for female majority with retirement of chief justice The Alaska Supreme Court is poised to have a female majority – a first in the state’s…

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August 30, 2024

State of Justice: August Ethics Updates

Arizona Supreme Court Justices Bolick and King recuse from hearing judicial retention ballot measure challenge; Bolick also recuses from hearing abortion proposal challenge involving his wife Justice Clint Bolick and…

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July 30, 2024

State of Justice July 2024: Keep Your Eyes On

Arizona – In Arizona, Life Sentences for Juveniles Test Supreme Court Precedents The U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether to hear a case involving Arizona’s juvenile sentencing laws, potentially impacting…

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July 30, 2024

State of Justice July 2024: Cases in the Courts

Criminal Procedure Iowa: State of Iowa v. White In a 4-3 ruling, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that the state’s constitution prohibits virtual testimony in criminal trials. The case revolved…

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July 30, 2024

State of Justice July 2024: Vacancies and Elections Updates

Vacancies Alaska Judicial Council closes applications for supreme court, applicants to be announced soon The Alaska Judicial Council began the screening and vetting process to fill the vacancy of retiring…

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July 30, 2024

State of Justice July 2024: Ethics Updates

Concerns grow over Kentucky Supreme Court’s transparency and disclosures Following reporting by Fix the Court criticizing Kentucky’s lack of transparency in its judicial financial disclosure reporting, Kentucky Public Radio investigated…

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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: 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

State of Justice: August Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice: August Cases in the Courts

State of Justice: August Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice: August Ethics Updates

State of Justice July 2024: Keep Your Eyes On

State of Justice July 2024: Cases in the Courts

State of Justice July 2024: Vacancies and Elections Updates

State of Justice July 2024: Ethics Updates

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