Monthly Archives: March 2013

Must-read Lyle Denniston Preview of Arizona Elections Case

March 15, 2013, 7:50 amElections Clause, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

I had been hoping to do my own write-up on this very important case, but writing, teaching and grading commitments have overwhelmed me the last few weeks. You won’t do better than this comprehensive and insightful analysis of the issues… Continue reading

“Vermont Case Before Second Circuit Could Challenge Super PAC Proliferation”

March 14, 2013, 9:39 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Bloomberg BNA: A case set to be argued March 15 before a federal appeals court in New York could challenge the trend toward deregulated campaign spending that has accelerated since the 2010 Supreme Court ruling in Citizens United v.… Continue reading

“Thomas Perez May Not Deserve to Be Secretary of Labor, but He Deserves More Than This”

March 14, 2013, 9:35 pmDepartment of JusticeRick Hasen

Andrew Cohen blogs.

“Troy voter fraud trial finally comes to a close”

March 14, 2013, 9:32 pmabsentee ballots, chicanery, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

WNYT: “After 3 ½ years and 3 trials that did not result in any convictions, the Troy voter fraud trial finally ended Thursday night.”

“Voter ID Case Heads to Supreme Court”

March 14, 2013, 9:30 pmNVRA (motor voter)Rick Hasen

The Washington Times on the Arizona case.

“Grand jury investigating Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), people familiar with probe say”

March 14, 2013, 9:27 pmbribery, conflict of interest laws, ethics investigationsRick Hasen

WaPo: “A federal grand jury in Miami is investigating Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), examining his role in advocating for the business interests of a wealthy donor and friend, according to three people aware of the probe.”