In recent years, state constitutions have gained renewed attention as vital sources of individual rights and judicial interpretation. Unlike the U.S. Constitution, state charters often provide broader protections for speech, privacy, education, and voting access. This resurgence reflects growing recognition among courts, scholars, and advocates that state constitutions can serve as independent and robust safeguards—especially when federal protections are narrowed or uncertain. For judges, understanding and teaching the unique provisions, precedents, and evolving doctrines of state constitutional law is critical. As guardians of justice, we must fully engage with our state charters to ensure rights are preserved and justice delivered.

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