BAN:
On February 10, the Second Circuit refused to enjoin the new New York definition of a qualified political party. SAM Party of New York v Kosinski, 20-3047. Here is the twenty-page opinion, which was written by Judge… Continue reading
Syracuse.com:
Former Rep. Anthony Brindisi said today that he conceded a disputed election to Claudia Tenney to spare the 22nd Congressional District from a months-long battle that could further divide the community.But Brindisi also called for authorities to investigate irregularities… Continue reading
NY Post:
The top lawyer at the embattled New York City Board of Elections has retired amid a Department of Investigation probe of his conduct, The Post has learned.Chief counsel Steven Richman submitted his retirement papers last month and left… Continue reading
NYT:
Prosecutors in Fulton County have initiated a criminal investigation into former President Donald J. Trump’s attempts to overturn Georgia’s election results, including a phone call he made to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in which Mr. Trump pressured… Continue reading
The following is a guest post from Chicago-Kent law prof (and former dean) Harold Krent:
Many have derided academics for writing only for each other. But, others of us also hope that, in some small way, our research and… Continue reading
Issue One:
Despite record turnout in the 2020 election, the American people’s confidence in our institutions and political system is at a dangerously low level. Against this backdrop, new research from Issue One reveals the extent to which then-President Donald… Continue reading
AJC:
Georgia election officials opened an investigation Monday into Donald Trump’s phone call to Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger urging him to “find” enough votes to reverse the outcome of the presidential contest in the state.The investigation will review Trump’s… Continue reading
The Atlantic published this essay of mine on the impeachment trial. Here are some excerpts:
A risk exists that the Senate impeachment trial will focus too narrowly on the events of January 6, which culminated in the attack on the… Continue reading