"I never felt so much like a hooker down by the bus station … as I did in a judicial race. Everyone interested in contributing has very specific interests. They mean to be buying a vote."
Paul Pfeifer, Ohio Supreme Court justice
Paul Pfeifer, Ohio Supreme Court justice
State Overview
State courts handle the vast majority of criminal and civil cases in America. And in the last 10 years, they have faced an unprecedented assault on their ability to deliver fair, impartial justice—free from partisan agendas and special interest influence.
To learn about threats to state courts, see State Court Issues and State Resources.
To learn about a particular state, see “Your State” National Map.
