State supreme courts serve as appellate courts that can review and decide appeals from state trial court judgments.
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State-level judicial systems commonly allow further review of trial court decisions by a state's highest court.
State supreme courts, including the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, hear and decide cases on issues such as voting rights, redistricting, election law, abortion rights, and public school funding.
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Describes common subject-matter jurisdiction and issues adjudicated by state supreme courts.
State courts, including state supreme courts, have authority to suspend an attorney's law license pending disciplinary proceedings or investigations.
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Attorney licensing and disciplinary actions are typically administered at the state level and can include temporary suspensions while allegations are resolved.