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State Constitutional Commentary
SUPREME STATE COURTS: PROTECTING RIGHTS & LIBERTIES DESPITE THE SUPREME COURT
Vincent M. BonventreTori L. DeyoMatthew T. Skinner
This Article explores the constitutional foundation and tradition of judicial federalism: the ability of state high courts to reject the Supreme Court’s treatment of civil rights and liberties.
State Constitutional Commentary
WHAT IS A “STATE”? THE INCONSISTENT CONSTITUTIONAL TREATMENT OF UNITED STATES TERRITORIES
Anthony M. Ciolli
Federal courts have taken an approach that bears resemblance to the Insular Cases--a territory is not a state when treating it as such would grant the territory greater rights.
This Article reviews the current state of the law in New York as to what constitutes a valid waiver of a defendant’s right to counsel at trial.
New York Appeals
Declining Dispositions of the Court of Appeals
Thomas R. NewmanJames Edward Pelzer
Recounting the development and refinement of the jurisdiction of the Court and review of the comprehensive statistical record of its work, compiled in the Annual Reports of its Clerk.
New York Appeals
Are Women Getting An Equal Chance to Argue at the New York Court of Appeals? Ten Years of Argument Data Paint a Troubling Picture
Robert S. Rosborough IV
This article explores the representation of women as advocates before the NY Court of Appeals and their ability to influence the views of the judges who shape New York law.