All posts by Rick Hasen
“Court rejects GOP bid to tighten overseas voting rules in Michigan”
Politico:
A judge tossed out a Republican Party lawsuit aimed at tightening the qualifications for Americans overseas to cast ballots in Michigan.
Michigan Court of Claims Judge Sima Patel turned down arguments from the Republican National Committee, the Michigan… Continue reading
“Republican Official in Arizona Pleads Guilty in Election Certification Case”
NYT:
A Republican county official in Arizona who delayed certification of the 2022 election pleaded guilty Monday to a misdemeanor charge of failing or refusing to perform her duty as an election officer.
The official, Peggy Judd, had cited concerns… Continue reading
ELB Podcast 6:3: From Nov. 5 to Jan. 6: Are We Prepared for a Fair and Safe Election? (Ginsberg, Diamond, Kleinfeld, Tolson)
Season 6, Episode 3 of the ELB Podcast:
What are the risks to a peaceful transition of power once all the votes have been cast?
What can we learn from history and from other democracies about our moment of democratic… Continue reading
I Spoke to MSNBC About the Legality of the Musk $1 Million Giveaway to Registered Voters
You can watch here.
Watch Archived Video from Democracy Erosion Coalition: “The 2024 Presidential Elections: Implications and Consequences for US Democracy”
This was a great conversation with Lily Mason, Steve Levitsky, and me, moderated by Emily Clough. Watch:
Upcoming Live and Online Fordham Law Forum: “The 2024 Election: Are We Ready?”
Looking forward to speaking (virtually) at this event:
Monday, October 2810:30 – 11:00 a.m. | check-in11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | programIn-person and on ZoomFordham Law SchoolCostantino Room (Second Floor)In the week before Election Day, this symposium will explore… Continue reading
Watch Archived Video: “Election Matters 2024 | Safeguarding the Vote: Election Subversion Risks & Responses”
University of Wisconsin SDRI:
On October 18th the State Democracy Research Initiative and the Elections Research Center at UW-Madison hosted the final event in our Election Matters 2024 series: “Safeguarding the Vote: Election Subversion Risks & Responses,” sponsored by … Continue reading
“A Writer Sees Leniency in the Supreme Court’s Approach to Public Corruption”
Adam Liptak NYT column:
Eight years ago, before revelations about luxury travel and gifts accepted by Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr., the Supreme Court considered the case of a politician who had been prosecuted for… Continue reading
“Disrupting Election Day: Reconsidering the Purcell Principle as a Federalism Doctrine”
Casey Schmidt has written this student note for the Virginia Law Review. Here is the abstract:
The Purcell Principle—the doctrine that courts should refrain from changing election rules during the period of time close to an election—has long been misconstrued.… Continue reading
“Could Trump undermine the vote again? Harris’s legal team says it’s prepared”
WaPo:
Former president Donald Trump and his allies have filed hundreds of lawsuits, with more to come, seeking to tighten voting rules or disqualify voters. Security experts have gamed out how to restore order quickly if unrest at polling… Continue reading
“1 in 5 Republicans want Trump to call election invalid if he loses” (and 12% of Democrats Say About Harris)
Axios:
Nearly one in five Republicans say that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 election, he should declare the results invalid and do whatever it takes to assume office, according to a new national survey.
Why it matters: The growing… Continue reading
“What Fox News’ Decision Desk Chief Expects for the 2024 Election”
Politico:
The man who may call the winner of the 2024 presidential election is ready to make a prediction for at least when the news will come.
“The over/under is Saturday,” said Arnon Mishkin, the head of Fox News’ decision desk. “Which… Continue reading
“The GOP has been using a campaign finance loophole to save on TV ads. Now Dems are getting in on it.”
Politico:
Democrats are starting to use a campaign finance loophole to save big bucks on TV advertising — after failing to stop Republicans from doing the same.
Earlier this month, the Federal Election Commission deadlocked on a case brought forth… Continue reading