What has the post-Dobbs era taught us about state constitutionalism and its impact on abortion policy? How have different states have interpreted and applied their constitutions in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade? John Dinan will analyze state-level legal battles and legislative actions to delve into the broader implications for federalism, individual rights, and the balance of power between state and national governments. He will also look to the evolving role of state courts in shaping policy on controversial issues, such as abortion, and consider the potential future trends in state constitutional law.
About John Dinan
John Dinan’s research focuses on state constitutionalism, federalism, and American political development. He is the author of several books, including State Constitutional Politics: Governing by Amendment in the American States and The American State Constitutional Tradition, and he writes an annual entry on state constitutional developments for The Book of the States. He is the editor of Publius: The Journal of Federalism and is a past chair of the Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations Section of the American Political Science Association. He received his PhD from the University of Virginia.
