The Pew Charitable Trusts As the nation confronts issues of racial justice and equitable treatment for all, state court leaders are looking at ways to reduce disparities in their operations—and at how efforts to modernize court procedures can help. Many of these leaders see racial equity considerations as among the most critical they face as they update court operations and incorporate new technologies. Longstanding concerns about racial disparities may be most prevalent in the criminal courts, but they play significant roles in civil courts as well. How can the processes for dealing with housing disputes or civil debt claims proceedings be changed to ensure fair treatment of litigants regardless of race? Have reforms made it easier for people to represent themselves, whether in online or in court proceedings? And how does the availability of broadband services affect access to the courts for all?