Douglas Keith

New York

Counsel, Democracy Program at Brennan Center

Senior Counsel @BrennanCenter, focus on courts + state constitutions. Co-founding editor @StateCourtRpt. Dad x 2.

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Articles

Wisconsin Supreme Court Race Breaks Spending Record, Fueled by Out-of-State Money

1 month ago | brennancenter.org | Ian Vandewalker |Douglas Keith

The upcoming election for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court just became the most expensive judicial race in American history. Thanks to unlimited spending allowed by Citizens United and other court decisions, money is flowing into the race from all over the country. This infusion of national spending risks drowning out voices from within the state.
The Stakes in These Two States’ Judicial Elections Could Not Be Higher

1 month ago | slate.com | Douglas Keith

Jurisprudence By This piece was originally published on State Court Report, a hub for reporting, analysis, and commentary about state courts and constitutions. State Court Report is a project of the Brennan Center for Justice. Only two states are holding races this year for spots on their high courts, but the elections involve some of the highest stakes and most expensive judicial contests ever.
Justices Battle for Control of the Arkansas Supreme Court

2 months ago | statecourtreport.org | David Brown |Douglas Keith |Morgan Munroe

The Arkansas Supreme Court is engaged in a public power struggle over who has the ultimate authority to make administrative decisions for the institution — a constitutional confrontation pitting the state’s newly elected chief justice against the majority of her colleagues.
State High Court Judges Reflect on Their 'Dream Careers'

Nov 12, 2024 | statecourtreport.org | Douglas Keith |Michael Milov-Cordoba |Eli Savit |Morgan Munroe

In February 2024, the Brennan Center for Justice, State Court Report, and the NYU Law Review hosted a symposium dedicated to state constitutional law. Several state supreme court justices who participated sat down for interviews with State Court Report. Among the questions we asked them was, “When you were younger, what was your dream career?”The answers were inspiring, illuminating, and surprising. Many of the state high court justices didn’t expect to become lawyers at all.
Very Close Race for North Carolina Supreme Court Seat

Nov 7, 2024 | statecourtreport.org | Douglas Keith |Michael Milov-Cordoba |Eli Savit |Morgan Munroe

Key judicial races in other states brought an expanded Democratic majority in Michigan and solidified GOP control in Ohio. This post will be updated as results become official. Last updated on November 19, 2024. Voters in 29 states elected justices to 69 seats on their states’ highest courts this fall.
How the Most Important Judicial Votes Played Out on Election Day

Nov 7, 2024 | slate.com | Douglas Keith

Jurisprudence By This piece was originally published on State Court Report, a hub for reporting, analysis, and commentary about state courts and constitutions. State Court Report is a project of the Brennan Center for Justice. Voters in 29 states elected justices to 69 seats on their states’ highest courts this week.
State and Local Courts Struggle to Fight Increasing Cyberattacks

Jun 5, 2024 | statecourtreport.org | David Brown |Douglas Keith |Gabriella Sanchez |Chihiro Isozaki

Cyberattacks targeting state and local courts are growing in frequency and intensity, as hackers attempt to steal sensitive data, demand ransoms, and sow chaos. Over the last 18 months, court systems and related agencies like public defenders, prosecutors, and county clerks have been forced offline in Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Mississippi, Colorado, and Ohio. The worst recent attack, on the Kansas court system last October, took four months and millions of dollars to overcome.
New Findings Highlight Lack of Diversity on State Supreme Courts

May 24, 2024 | statecourtreport.org | Douglas Keith |Gabriella Sanchez |Alicia Bannon |Chihiro Isozaki

More data and further scholarship is needed to devise policies for promoting a state bench that adequately represents the varied background of the public. State supreme courts across the United States fail to reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. This lack of diversity mirrors and perpetuates broader systemic inequalities within our judicial system.
A Conversation with Former Texas Chief Justice Wallace B. Jefferson

Apr 22, 2024 | statecourtreport.org | Erin Smith |Martha Davis |Douglas Keith |Katie R. Eyer

In February 2024, the Brennan Center for Justice, State Court Report, and the NYU Law Review hosted a symposium dedicated to state constitutional law. Several state supreme court justices who participated in the program sat down for brief interviews with State Court Report. This interview is part of a series of judicial interviews that will be published over the coming months. Wallace B.
A Conversation with Former Texas Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson

Apr 22, 2024 | statecourtreport.org | Erin Smith |Martha Davis |Douglas Keith |Katie R. Eyer

In February 2024, the Brennan Center for Justice, State Court Report, and the NYU Law Review hosted a symposium dedicated to state constitutional law. Several state supreme court justices who participated in the program sat down for brief interviews with State Court Report. This interview is part of a series of judicial interviews that will be published over the coming months. Wallace B.