The Latest Breaking News from the state Supreme Court

Many redistricting redos pending, but ’24 election outlook unclear

Lines could be redrawn — or litigation could drag on — in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina South Carolina and Utah.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023

Democrats eye Wisconsin high court's new liberal majority to win abortion and redistricting rulings

Wisconsin’s Supreme Court will flip from majority conservative to liberal control next month and Democrats have high hopes the change will lead to the state’s abortion ban being overturned and maps redrawn to weaken GOP control of the Legislature and congressional districts

The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023

Illinois set to be first state to end cash bail after state Supreme Court ruling

Landmark criminal justice reform isn’t unconstitutional, should take effect in September, justices rule Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 18, 2023

A year later: Dobbs decision paved way to limit abortion access in Georgia

ATLANTA -- Nearly a year ago, women across the country learned they no longer had a guaranteed right to get an abortion if they wanted. And in Georgia, it meant it was only a matter of time until access was vastly limited.

Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2023

Court hears arguments over records related to Biden gift of Senate papers to University of Delaware

The state Supreme Court is mulling whether the University of Delaware was justified in denying FOIA requests for records related to President Joe Biden’s senatorial papers

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Family of ‘Serial’ podcast murder victim demands right to take part in hearings

The family of the murder victim whose case is chronicled by the podcast “Serial” has asked Maryland’s highest court to give crime victims a right to be heard and challenge evidence at hearings

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Family of 'Serial' podcast murder victim demands right to take part in hearings

The family of the murder victim whose case is chronicled by the podcast “Serial” has asked Maryland’s highest court to give crime victims a right to be heard and challenge evidence at hearings

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Michigan Supreme Court To Decide If Government Can Warrantlessly Spy on You With Drones

The state court of appeals held previously that unconstitutionally collected evidence could still be used for civil enforcement.

Reason · Jun 5, 2023

A judge halts South Carolina's new abortion law pending state Supreme Court review

A judge put South Carolina's new law banning most abortions around six weeks of pregnancy on hold until the state Supreme Court can review the measure.

WEKU · May 26, 2023

South Carolina judge halts six-week abortion ban as state Supreme Court set to review new law

The state’s Supreme Court blocked a similar measure just months ago

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023