U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Sep. 22, 2015
Federalism vs. individual rights in suit against court
A recent decision from the 9th Circuit is the latest in a trend of federal courts narrowing their jurisdiction to hear cases filed by citizens against state court for various claims related to access to justice. By Karl Manheim
California's budget crises of recent years had a deleterious effect on state court
funding. The same story was repeated around the country as state courts became convenient
targets of budget cuts. Unsurprisingly, such cuts adversely affect the administration
of justice. Also unsurprisingly, the effect is often uneven, creating special hardship
for certain populations.
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