How state constitutions became the battleground for American rights and liberties – on both the left and right

How state constitutions became the battleground for American rights and liberties – on both the left and right

State constitutions play a growing role in American politics. But turning to such documents to recognize rights and liberties is not a new project – nor is it an entirely liberal one.

How state constitutions changed into the battleground for American rights and liberties – on each the left and proper

Past choosing governors, state legislators, native officers and representatives to serve in Congress, citizens in virtually each and every state this 12 months will find a way to amend the language in their state charter. In a single state, they may probably rewrite the charter altogether. Even though the U.S. Charter isn’t amended, citizens steadily amend their state constitutions. In each and every election cycle, citizens are requested to rat…

How state constitutions became the battleground for American rights and liberties – on both the left and right

by Quinn Yeargain, Michigan State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Beyond picking governors, state legislators, local officials and representatives to serve in Congress, voters in almost every state this year will have the opportunity to amend the language of their state constitution. In one state, they could potentially rewrite the constitution altogether. Though the U.S. Constitution is…