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In a ruling with major implications for direct democracy in Ohio, the Ohio Supreme Court greenlighted the state legislature’s controversial plan to have Ohioans vote in August on a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it harder to amend Ohio’s Constitution in the future.
Voting and Elections
At the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Marsy’s Law survives as the justices clash over constitutional interpretation
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The Wisconsin Constitution requires the legislature to present proposed constitutional amendments to the people for a vote.
Dustin Brown in WPR: Senior Staff Attorney Brown explains standards around the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s ruling on Marsy’s Law
In the News | WPR
Rob Yablon in Frontline: Professor Rob Yablon comments on what may be ahead for the Wisconsin Supreme Court
In the News | Frontline
Miriam Seifter in Bolts: Professor Miriam Seifter explains the important role of state courts in light of the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election
In the News | Bolts
Rob Yablon on the BBC: Professor Rob Yablon comments on the dynamics of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race
In the News | BBC
Dustin Brown on WisconsinEye: Senior Staff Attorney Dustin Brown previews the races and questions on the spring 2023 election ballot on WisconsinEye’s Newsmakers.
Miriam Seifter on CBS58: Professor Seifter comments on the pros and cons of judicial elections
In the News | CBS58
Dustin Brown on WORT 89.9: Senior Staff Attorney Brown highlights statewide referenda in the upcoming Wisconsin Spring 2023 election
In the News | WORT 89.9
Brennan Center for Justice: “What’s at Stake in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election” by Dustin Brown
Our News | Brennan Center for Justice