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4 years ago

State courts shape US Supreme Court opinions, impacting judicial power.

Journal of Law and Courts
State Court Influence on US Supreme Court Opinions
Jennifer Bowie, Elisha Carol Savchak

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State courts can influence US Supreme Court opinions. Justices sometimes use language from state court opinions in their majority opinions. The influence varies depending on whether state court judges are appointed or elected. This shows that state courts play a significant role in shaping the law at the Supreme Court.