I Talked to “High School SCOTUS” About the Origins of ELB, My Writing Style, and Negotiating the Gap Between the Ivory Tower and the Real World
Elise Spenner is a great interviewer. Read the interview here.
Category Archives: election law biz
Has the Federalist Society Booted Insurrectionist John Eastman from His Leadership Role in the Organization, Or Just Hidden His Role?
This weekend I tangled with some folks on Twitter because I had the temerity to tweet “Read this @Slate” with a link to Nicholas Wallace’s piece urging a boycott of the Federalist Society because it has not taken any actions… Continue reading
Over to You, Ned
Thanks to Rick for inviting me to blog for the past two weeks. There’s never a dull moment in the world of election law, and it’s helped me catch up on the many things I missed during my first year… Continue reading
Networking Event for AALS Election Law Section Members
From Section Chair Michael Morley:
Dear Colleagues of the Section on Election Law,I hope you have been doing well this summer! Especially since so many professors still must restrict their travel due to COVID, we thought it would be nice… Continue reading
Watch Today’s Congressional Hearing on the Elections Clause
You can find the witness list, written testimony, and video link here. Today’s hearing before the House Administration Committee starts at 1:00 ET and will be livestreamed. I’ll be testifying, along with Jack Rakove, Franita Tolson, and Michael… Continue reading
“Correspondent Pam Fessler Bids Farewell After 28 Years At NPR”
Au revoir Pam. We in the election law community will miss you.
CAP Fund Event on July 20: “Democracy at Work: How States Are on the Front Line of Protecting the Right to Vote”
With Stacy Abrams, John Podesta, and Ari Berman. Details here.
Monday’s Congressional Hearing on the Elections Clause
On Monday at 1:00 ET, the House Administration Committee will hold a hearing on “The Elections Clause: Constitutional Interpretation and Congressional Exercise.” It will conducted virtually. You can find a witness list and view the livestream at this link.… Continue reading
Letter in Support of Nomination of Myrna Perez for United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
I rarely write such letters but felt compelled to write this one. A snippet:
From all of my observations, I can say that Ms. Pérez’s skills as a lawyer, advocate, and thinker are consistently excellent. She possesses a keen legal… Continue reading
Sad News: Election Law Professor Frank Askin of Rutgers Has Passed Away
Yael Bromberg shares the news. Frank was a tireless advocate for a stronger and healthier American democracy. Condolences to his family and friends.
“5th Circuit keeps sanctions against Marc Elias in voting case”
Reuters:
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Wednesday that it will not drop sanctions it levied in March against famed Democrat lawyer Marc Elias, but it will vacate sanctions against three other Perkins Coie lawyers who were on… Continue reading
Congratulations to TPM’s Tierney Sneed, Joining CNN Digital Team
Tierney Sneed has been absolutely terrific on the voting rights beat over at Talking Points Memo (which remains one of my go-to sources for news on voting rights and wrongs). She’s heading over to CNN’s digital team to cover justice… Continue reading
Pam Fessler, the Dean of Journalists Covering Voting Rights, is Retiring from NPR
I share the bittersweet news that Pam Fessler, who has been covering voting-related issues for NPR, is retiring July 9.
Pam has covered voting rights longer and better than anyone else on this beat. Her reporting is always deep,… Continue reading
The Brennan Center’s Myrna Perez Expected to Be Announced for Second Circuit Seat
Inspired choice. I’ve known Myrna for years and she is smart, careful, and committed to justice. The Second Circuit would be lucky to have her as a member.