State constitutions often do not receive the degree of attention they merit from lawyers, law schools, and judges, according to Sixth Circuit Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton. This underestimation becomes especially apparent when significant legal decisions bring their importance into sharp relief, such as the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to terminate the federal right to abortion.
Sixth Circuit Chief Judge Jeffrey Sutton advocates for thorough consideration and understanding of state constitutions in navigating the complexity of U.S legal landscape.
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