State courts wield significant power in interpreting the Constitution, challenging Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court is not always the ultimate authority on what the Constitution means. State courts also have a significant role in interpreting federal constitutional law. While the Supreme Court can overturn state court decisions, state courts still have substantial power in certain areas of the law. This sharing of authority between the Supreme Court and state courts is influenced by various factors, including limitations on the Supreme Court's ability to review cases from state courts.
