State supreme courts

The Supreme Court has ruled that states may use the federal SAVE database to verify the citizenship status of voters. The decision lets states run voter registration records against the immigration-status system, a step several Republican-led states have sought as part of broader efforts to purge noncitizens from voter rolls. Critics warn the practice risks disenfranchising eligible citizens, while supporters say it safeguards election integrity.

The US Supreme Court has lifted a stay in the case of Christa Pike, allowing her execution to proceed in Tennessee. Pike, the only woman on Tennessee's death row, was convicted of a 1995 murder. The decision ends a legal pause and clears the way for state authorities to schedule the punishment.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Trump administration's mandatory detention policy for immigrants. The justices will consider whether immigrants living in the United States have a right to a hearing to determine whether they should remain detained while challenging their possible deportation. The case could shape the due process rights of long-term residents caught in immigration proceedings.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a case involving a northern Kentucky church's attempt to build a grotto on its property. The dispute has drawn regional attention, touching on questions of religious land use and local restrictions, though details of the legal arguments and parties involved remain limited in initial coverage.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case involving a Kentucky church and a dispute over a grotto dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The case centers on whether the church's religious display and its treatment under local rules raise legal questions the high court must resolve. With the justices now stepping in, the dispute could produce a significant ruling on religious property rights, and it is drawing attention from observers of church-state law.

Thousands of people have been removed from Michigan's sex offender registry following a state Supreme Court ruling. The decision has prompted widespread discussion about how the registry is applied and what it means for public safety and the rights of those delisted.

Investors in Argentina's state energy company YPF have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate a $16.1 billion judgment against Argentina. The case stems from the 2012 nationalization of YPF, which shareholders argue was carried out without a proper tender offer for minority investors. Lower courts have clashed over whether the claim can proceed, and the justices' decision on whether to hear the case could determine one of the largest damages awards ever sought against a sovereign state.

The Wyoming Supreme Court has concluded that the state's ban on crossover voting is constitutional, meaning voters registered with one party cannot participate in another party's primary election. The ruling resolves a legal challenge to the law, which had been contested by critics who argued it restricted voter choice in a state where primary elections often decide general election outcomes.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether a lawsuit seeking to hold major energy companies financially liable for climate change may proceed. The case tests whether oil and gas producers can be sued over the damages caused by their emissions, a question that could shape the future of climate litigation in the United States and determine whether similar claims move forward in courts nationwide.

The US Supreme Court has allowed the state of Tennessee to proceed with the execution of the only woman on its death row. The high court declined to block the punishment, removing the last major legal obstacle. The case is drawing attention because of the inmate's status as the sole woman facing execution in the state and ongoing debate over the death penalty.

The Michigan Supreme Court has revived an appeal challenging a discharge permit for a large-scale 'factory farm' operation, directing courts to consider the case in light of its recent Line 5 ruling. The decision reopens a legal fight over water pollution permits for concentrated animal feeding operations in the state. Environmental groups and agricultural producers are watching closely, as the outcome could affect how Michigan regulates farm runoff and wastewater discharge.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could reshape how mandatory life sentences are imposed in the state. A ruling could affect sentencing practices for offenders currently serving automatic life terms, and criminal justice reform advocates and prosecutors alike are watching closely for the court's decision and its wider implications.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to take up a case concerning the Trump administration's ICE detention policy. The decision means the justices will weigh in on the legality of the government's immigration detention practices, a politically charged issue at the heart of Trump's broader crackdown on immigration. A ruling could reshape how federal immigration authorities detain people across the United States.

A commentary in the Missouri Independent argues that Republican attacks on the Missouri Supreme Court may only be the opening move in a broader political campaign. The piece frames the court as a new target in partisan fights over the judiciary in the state, warning that further pressure on the court could follow.