In a significant move by the Nebraska Supreme Court, the fate of a controversial school voucher program will be determined directly by the state's voters. This decision emerged from a debate over the constitutionality and impact of redirecting public education funds to private K-12 education through scholarship or voucher systems. This move places significant educational policy decisions in the hands of Nebraska residents, fostering democratic engagement on an issue that affects educational structure and funding.

Meanwhile, in South Carolina, the Supreme Court has made a pivotal decision regarding the death penalty case of Freddie Owens. Scheduled for execution on September 20 at the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia, Owens' fate was affirmed by the court's decision to proceed with the execution. This case continues to highlight the ongoing national debate over the death penalty and its implementation.

In another noteworthy judicial development, the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled on restrictive covenants in employment contracts. The court specified that employee non-solicitation covenants do not necessarily need to contain specific geographical limits to be enforceable. This decision, deriving from the case North American Senior Benefits, LLC v. Wimmer, clarifies aspects of Georgia's Restrictive Covenants Act, potentially influencing how employment contracts are structured and enforced in Georgia. These collective court actions reflect the active role judiciary plays in shaping societal norms and legal precedents across various states.