And so far nada. Coming up on Thursday.
Time works against the state right now, given that changes closer to the election are disfavored and the state has been implementing the 4th Circuit’s ruling.
Column:
But despite Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos’ acceptance of the compromise 2016 plan worked out by the state, the Justice Department and minority rights groups, (and despite several other favorable decisions affecting Texas and other states,) the battle against… Continue reading
WaPo:
As to whether requiring ID could tip the election in favor of the Republicans who support the law, Ho said: “Obviously, the people behind these laws think it can help them. Whether or not it can, from our… Continue reading
ABA:
Panelists on the Aug. 6 American Bar Association program “Post-Shelby Voter and Election Laws: Necessary Measures to Prevent Voter Fraud, the Result of Budgetary Limitations, or Denial of Access to Justice” divided down the middle and never found… Continue reading
Lyle Denniston blogs.
It would not surprise me at all if on remand in the TX voting case the trial judge both finds intentional racial discrimination in Texas and puts Texas back under Section 3 supervision. What the 5th Circuit… Continue reading
Happy to be on today’s To the Point:
Donald Trump is already raising questions about the outcome of the November election, telling supporters, “I’m afraid the election is going to be rigged. I have to be honest.” While experts… Continue reading
Unreal. Hitting the ground running by making it harder to vote:
The move followed an attempt by the board’s newest member, Eddie Woodhouse, to reverse decisions the board made in June to hold early voting on Sundays and open an… Continue reading
I have written this piece for The Atlantic. It begins:
Has the Republican Party engaged in “a coordinated attack on democracy,” by restricting voting rules, opening the campaign-money spigot, blocking progressive local laws and consumer protections, engaging in partisan gerrymandering,… Continue reading