State court judges are the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system.

We shed light on how they use that power.

Latest Publications

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Unprotected: Analyzing Judicial Protection of Constitutional Rights
Unprotected: Analyzing Judicial Protection of Constitutional Rights

A new metric for assessing individual judges’ decisions and impacts: failure to protect constitutional rights against law enforcement overreach.

Harnessing AI To Enhance Judicial Transparency
Harnessing AI To Enhance Judicial Transparency

This factsheet introduces a new method for enhancing judicial transparency using large language models (LLMs) to analyze judicial texts.

Memo of Support: Expand e-filing in NYS courts
Memo of Support: Expand e-filing in NYS courts

We strongly support this bill because it will streamline NYS court filing, increase transparency, and save taxpayer dollars.

Featured Coverage

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Hundreds of NY judges allow evidence later deemed illegal, report finds

Samantha Max, Gothamist

Commentary: Trump's trial highlights need for greater transparency from New York courts

Richard Painter and Oded Oren, Times Union

Want to learn about the judges on the ballot in New York? There’s a tool for that.

Samantha Max, Gothamist

N.Y. Criminal Justice Group to Push for More Scrutiny of Judges

Hurubie Meko, New York Times

Recent News Highlights

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Scores of Cases Overturned After ‘Judicial Errors’ – New Report Reveals Continued Failure to Protect New Yorkers’ Constitutional Rights

Savannah Martinez, Davis Vanguard

Hundreds of NY judges allow evidence later deemed illegal, report finds

Samantha Max, Gothamist

Judicial Watchdog Groups Throw Support Behind Universal E-Filing for New York State Courts

Brian Lee, New York Law Journal

Commentary: Trump's trial highlights need for greater transparency from New York courts

Richard Painter and Oded Oren, Times Union