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Cases, courts, and constitutions across the 50 states.
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Hello and welcome to State Court Report, a project of @brennancenter.bsky.social! We’re a nonpartisan news source and commentary hub covering state constitutions and state supreme courts. Plus, we have an amazing database of state court cases. statecourtreport.org
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How can states protect the rule of law? Don’t miss Colorado AG Phil Weiser at the Rule of Law Speaker Series on Feb. 17, 4-5 PM PST hosted by the Neukom Center & Stanford Criminal Justice Center:
Rule of Law Speaker Series: Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser | Stanford Law School
State attorneys general are the primary legal officers of their states, responsible for upholding the rule of law within the state. As Attorney Genera
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February 13, 2026 at 5:03 PM
How can states protect the rule of law? Don’t miss Colorado AG Phil Weiser at the Rule of Law Speaker Series on Feb. 17, 4-5 PM PST hosted by the Neukom Center & Stanford Criminal Justice Center:
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NEW: Most election cases in 2022 and 2024 were decided in state court. I previewed some of what the @statecourtreport.org team will be watching this election year -- and explain why Trump's call to nationalize elections is unconstitutional. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
What We're Watching in the 2026 Elections
State Court Report's new Election 2026 hub provides coverage of major legal and judicial developments shaping this election cycle.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:47 PM
NEW: Most election cases in 2022 and 2024 were decided in state court. I previewed some of what the @statecourtreport.org team will be watching this election year -- and explain why Trump's call to nationalize elections is unconstitutional. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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20 of the 51 amendments to the Iowa Constitution took place between 1962 and 1968. Some of these amendments included replacing partisan judicial elections with judicial nominating commissions and giving the governor line-item veto power.
Learn more here: 50constitutions.org/ia
Learn more here: 50constitutions.org/ia
February 12, 2026 at 5:46 PM
20 of the 51 amendments to the Iowa Constitution took place between 1962 and 1968. Some of these amendments included replacing partisan judicial elections with judicial nominating commissions and giving the governor line-item veto power.
Learn more here: 50constitutions.org/ia
Learn more here: 50constitutions.org/ia
NEW: This week, SCR launched our Election 2026 hub, where we'll cover judicial elections, ballot measures, and state election litigation. As the president claims unprecedented powers, we aim to explain the broader legal landscape—including the relationship between state and federal election law.
What We're Watching in the 2026 Elections
State Court Report's new Election 2026 hub provides coverage of major legal and judicial developments shaping this election cycle.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
NEW: This week, SCR launched our Election 2026 hub, where we'll cover judicial elections, ballot measures, and state election litigation. As the president claims unprecedented powers, we aim to explain the broader legal landscape—including the relationship between state and federal election law.
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NEW: Thirty-two states will hold elections for 65 seats on their highest courts this year. @douglaskeith.bsky.social previews the races to watch - including in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Montana, Washington, and more. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
State Supreme Court Races to Watch in 2026
More than thirty states will hold elections for supreme court seats this year, including Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Montana where court decisions have been political flashpoints.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:35 PM
NEW: Thirty-two states will hold elections for 65 seats on their highest courts this year. @douglaskeith.bsky.social previews the races to watch - including in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Montana, Washington, and more. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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One set of races I didn't get to include are in Arkansas, as always I'm grateful to @boltsmag.org for taking the time to break down the complicated situation on that high court
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Conservatives Play Musical Chairs to “Cement” Majority on Arkansas High Court - Bolts
How seat-switching, plus a new state law, is helping gubernatorial appointees reap the benefits of incumbency before they’ve earned it from voters.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:43 PM
One set of races I didn't get to include are in Arkansas, as always I'm grateful to @boltsmag.org for taking the time to break down the complicated situation on that high court
boltsmag.org/arkansas-sup...
boltsmag.org/arkansas-sup...
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30+ states have state supreme court elections this year, including key races in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Montana, and a crucial ballot measure in Kansas.
More here @statecourtreport.org about the races I'm watching most closely this year:
statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
More here @statecourtreport.org about the races I'm watching most closely this year:
statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
State Supreme Court Races to Watch in 2026
More than thirty states will hold elections for supreme court seats this year, including Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Montana where court decisions have been political flashpoints.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:39 PM
30+ states have state supreme court elections this year, including key races in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Montana, and a crucial ballot measure in Kansas.
More here @statecourtreport.org about the races I'm watching most closely this year:
statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
More here @statecourtreport.org about the races I'm watching most closely this year:
statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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State Supreme Court Races to Watch in 2026
* Ohio has two seats for the Ohio Supreme Court up for grabs this year.
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* Ohio has two seats for the Ohio Supreme Court up for grabs this year.
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State Supreme Court Races to Watch in 2026
More than thirty states will hold elections for supreme court seats this year, including Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Montana where court decisions have been political flashpoints.
statecourtreport.org
February 11, 2026 at 2:48 PM
State Supreme Court Races to Watch in 2026
* Ohio has two seats for the Ohio Supreme Court up for grabs this year.
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@douglaskeith.bsky.social
statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
* Ohio has two seats for the Ohio Supreme Court up for grabs this year.
@statecourtreport.org
@douglaskeith.bsky.social
statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
NEW: Thirty-two states will hold elections for supreme court seats this year, during a period of new intensity in state judicial politics. @douglaskeith.bsky.social spotlights the high-stakes state supreme court elections we're watching closely:
State Supreme Court Races to Watch in 2026
More than thirty states will hold elections for supreme court seats this year, including Wisconsin, North Carolina, and Montana where court decisions have been political flashpoints.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:17 PM
NEW: Thirty-two states will hold elections for supreme court seats this year, during a period of new intensity in state judicial politics. @douglaskeith.bsky.social spotlights the high-stakes state supreme court elections we're watching closely:
An Arizona trial court struck down several restrictions on pre-viability abortion, finding they violate the state’s 2024 constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights.
We previously covered the legal and political wrangling that often follows such amendments. Check it out:
We previously covered the legal and political wrangling that often follows such amendments. Check it out:
February 9, 2026 at 9:16 PM
An Arizona trial court struck down several restrictions on pre-viability abortion, finding they violate the state’s 2024 constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights.
We previously covered the legal and political wrangling that often follows such amendments. Check it out:
We previously covered the legal and political wrangling that often follows such amendments. Check it out:
NEW: In the latest in our series of interviews with state supreme court justices, Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Melissa Long discusses how state courts can engage with the public, shore up trust in democratic institutions, and search for innovative solutions. Check it out:
A Conversation with Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Melissa Long
Long discusses how state courts can engage with the public, shore up trust in democratic institutions, and search for innovative solutions.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
NEW: In the latest in our series of interviews with state supreme court justices, Rhode Island Supreme Court Justice Melissa Long discusses how state courts can engage with the public, shore up trust in democratic institutions, and search for innovative solutions. Check it out:
NEW: Last month, Utah lawmakers rushed to add two seats to the state's supreme court in a brazen (but not unique) escalation in legislative tactics to curb judicial independence. @milov-cordobam.bsky.social examines major trends in legislative attacks on state courts.
Court-Packing and the Next Wave of Legislative Assaults on State Courts
Utah’s rush to add seats to its supreme court signals a major escalation in legislative tactics to curb judicial independence.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
NEW: Last month, Utah lawmakers rushed to add two seats to the state's supreme court in a brazen (but not unique) escalation in legislative tactics to curb judicial independence. @milov-cordobam.bsky.social examines major trends in legislative attacks on state courts.
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🎉🎉🎉BREAKING GOOD NEWS: Today, an Arizona state court permanently blocked several burdensome and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions. This decision is a huge victory that will significantly expand abortion access in the state! bit.ly/4qkwjJe
Arizona Court Strikes Down Abortion Restrictions as Unconstitutional - Center for Reproductive Rights
Court rules that multiple Arizona abortion restrictions violate 2024 voter-approved constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights
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February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
🎉🎉🎉BREAKING GOOD NEWS: Today, an Arizona state court permanently blocked several burdensome and medically unnecessary abortion restrictions. This decision is a huge victory that will significantly expand abortion access in the state! bit.ly/4qkwjJe
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Something we're trying to do more of in @statecourtreport.org is publish pieces that tell the stories behind the development of state con law. This piece by @johnsurico.bsky.social is a fascinating account of the next generation of environmental rights cases. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
What’s Next for the Next Generation of Environmental Rights Cases?
Young people are building on lessons learned in recent litigation, using state constitutions and laws to develop and enforce environmental protections.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Something we're trying to do more of in @statecourtreport.org is publish pieces that tell the stories behind the development of state con law. This piece by @johnsurico.bsky.social is a fascinating account of the next generation of environmental rights cases. statecourtreport.org/our-work/ana...
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Join us for the next installment in our Election Matters series, "The Battle Over Mid-Decade Redistricting" on March 6, 3-4:15 pm CT. Panelists will offer an update on mid-decade redistricting and how it may impact the 2026 midterms.
Register here: go.wisc.edu/95y7s8
Register here: go.wisc.edu/95y7s8
February 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Join us for the next installment in our Election Matters series, "The Battle Over Mid-Decade Redistricting" on March 6, 3-4:15 pm CT. Panelists will offer an update on mid-decade redistricting and how it may impact the 2026 midterms.
Register here: go.wisc.edu/95y7s8
Register here: go.wisc.edu/95y7s8
NEW: As the federal government retreats from combating climate change, several cases on state dockets across the US are pitting citizens against polluters and the states where they reside. @johnsurico.bsky.social discusses the new frontline in the legal fight for environmental rights.
What’s Next for the Next Generation of Environmental Rights Cases?
Young people are building on lessons learned in recent litigation, using state constitutions and laws to develop and enforce environmental protections.
statecourtreport.org
February 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM
NEW: As the federal government retreats from combating climate change, several cases on state dockets across the US are pitting citizens against polluters and the states where they reside. @johnsurico.bsky.social discusses the new frontline in the legal fight for environmental rights.
In the direct democracy process, state courts:
-Shield the ballot initiative process from political interference
-Oversee signature collection requirements
-Review ballot descriptions
-Enforce single-subject rules
-Ensure consistency with other constitutional and statutory law
Learn more:
-Shield the ballot initiative process from political interference
-Oversee signature collection requirements
-Review ballot descriptions
-Enforce single-subject rules
-Ensure consistency with other constitutional and statutory law
Learn more:
How Courts Oversee Ballot Initiatives
State courts — and to some degree federal courts — play a significant role in every stage of the direct democracy process.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:19 PM
In the direct democracy process, state courts:
-Shield the ballot initiative process from political interference
-Oversee signature collection requirements
-Review ballot descriptions
-Enforce single-subject rules
-Ensure consistency with other constitutional and statutory law
Learn more:
-Shield the ballot initiative process from political interference
-Oversee signature collection requirements
-Review ballot descriptions
-Enforce single-subject rules
-Ensure consistency with other constitutional and statutory law
Learn more:
Can states criminally prosecute federal officers?
"The short answer is yes, but it's complicated."
@aliciabannon.bsky.social explains what you need to know.
Subscibe to State Court Report to learn what states can do to protect our constitutional rights: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.
"The short answer is yes, but it's complicated."
@aliciabannon.bsky.social explains what you need to know.
Subscibe to State Court Report to learn what states can do to protect our constitutional rights: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.
February 3, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Can states criminally prosecute federal officers?
"The short answer is yes, but it's complicated."
@aliciabannon.bsky.social explains what you need to know.
Subscibe to State Court Report to learn what states can do to protect our constitutional rights: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.
"The short answer is yes, but it's complicated."
@aliciabannon.bsky.social explains what you need to know.
Subscibe to State Court Report to learn what states can do to protect our constitutional rights: go.statecourtreport.org/subscribe.
NEW: Florida's high court will hear arguments tomorrow in Hubbard v. State of Florida, a case challenging the legality of one of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’s prosecutions of people with felony convictions who thought they were eligible to vote. @berrypatrick.bsky.social on what you need to know:
Florida High Court to Hear Arguments in Politicized “Voter Fraud” Case
The case challenges Gov. Ron DeSantis’s prosecutions of people with felony convictions who thought they were eligible to vote.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:39 PM
NEW: Florida's high court will hear arguments tomorrow in Hubbard v. State of Florida, a case challenging the legality of one of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’s prosecutions of people with felony convictions who thought they were eligible to vote. @berrypatrick.bsky.social on what you need to know:
Friendly reminder: "The president has no constitutional authority over federal election administration. Rather, state and local officials are charged with administering elections, serving voters, and counting ballots to determine who the people chose to represent them."
February 3, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Friendly reminder: "The president has no constitutional authority over federal election administration. Rather, state and local officials are charged with administering elections, serving voters, and counting ballots to determine who the people chose to represent them."
NEW: Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul filed an important lawsuit last month arguing that Operation Metro Surge—the Trump administration's mass federal deployment—violates the 10th Amendment. @ilyasomin.bsky.social explains why "the suit deserves to prevail."
Does the ICE Crackdown in Minnesota Violate the Tenth Amendment?
Although a federal judge declined to issue a preliminary injunction requested by Minnesota and the Twin Cities, the plaintiffs should still prevail on their claims that the federal government’s action...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:11 PM
NEW: Minnesota and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul filed an important lawsuit last month arguing that Operation Metro Surge—the Trump administration's mass federal deployment—violates the 10th Amendment. @ilyasomin.bsky.social explains why "the suit deserves to prevail."
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⚠️BREAKING: A California doctor is facing the first lawsuit under Texas’s new extreme bounty hunter abortion ban. If Texas wants this fight, we’re ready. The doctor is now our client, and we’ll be defending them in court.
February 2, 2026 at 9:51 PM
⚠️BREAKING: A California doctor is facing the first lawsuit under Texas’s new extreme bounty hunter abortion ban. If Texas wants this fight, we’re ready. The doctor is now our client, and we’ll be defending them in court.
NEW: Check out @skess108.bsky.social & @erings.bsky.social's
February state court oral argument preview. Issues on the dockets include affirmative action, partisan gerrymandering, unaffordable bail, and juryless agency trials
February state court oral argument preview. Issues on the dockets include affirmative action, partisan gerrymandering, unaffordable bail, and juryless agency trials
State Court Oral Arguments to Watch for in February
Issues on the dockets include affirmative action, partisan gerrymandering, unaffordable bail, and juryless agency trials.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:41 PM
NEW: Check out @skess108.bsky.social & @erings.bsky.social's
February state court oral argument preview. Issues on the dockets include affirmative action, partisan gerrymandering, unaffordable bail, and juryless agency trials
February state court oral argument preview. Issues on the dockets include affirmative action, partisan gerrymandering, unaffordable bail, and juryless agency trials
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This article is terrific. Timely, informative, important and succinct.
NEW: When can states prosecute federal agents? While it may not be easy, especially if federal officials impede an investigation, states have more power than people may realize. @aliciabannon.bsky.social breaks down the tools states have to hold federal officials accountable:
When Can States Prosecute Federal Agents?
Federal precedent permits such prosecutions in limited circumstances, but the legal bar remains high.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:19 PM
This article is terrific. Timely, informative, important and succinct.
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NEW: Excited to share this report by @milov-cordobam.bsky.social, detailing how legislatures in 2025 targeted judicial independence and sought to inject politics into state courts - at a moment when we are relying on them more than ever to protect our rights. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
Legislative Assaults on State Courts in 2025
State legislatures retaliated against state courts that had struck down partisan gerrymanders, safeguarded direct democracy, and exerted independence from state political branches.
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January 29, 2026 at 6:52 PM
NEW: Excited to share this report by @milov-cordobam.bsky.social, detailing how legislatures in 2025 targeted judicial independence and sought to inject politics into state courts - at a moment when we are relying on them more than ever to protect our rights. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...