Brennan Center Amicus Brief in McCutcheon Case
Here.
Monthly Archives: July 2013
“Preclearance Without Statutory Change: Bail-In Suits Post-Shelby County”
Michael Ellement has posted this (extremely timely) draft on SSRN (forthcoming Yale Law and Policy Review Online). Here is the abstract:
This short piece analyzes the potential for bail-in suits under Section 3 of the Voting Rights Act, following the… Continue reading
Lessig/CAC File Amicus Brief in McCutcheon Case Pitching “Dependence Corruption” Argument
Will Baude on DOJ’s Bail-In Announcement
Baude:
One thing I’d add, though: Hasen seems to assume that if Texas is bailed in and the case goes to the Supreme Court, Justice Kennedy will be the marginal vote. But supporters of bail-in might also want to… Continue reading
Scheduled to Be on “To the Point”
Talking bail-in, Texas, and the Voting Rights Act with the great Madeline Brand (filling in for the great Warren Olney).
Listen.
Interview About Voting Rights and Campaign Finance on Stand Up! with Pete Dominick
“How North Carolina voter ID opponents are undermining a Voting Rights Act defense”
“Republicans vs. Democracy in North Carolina”
Bail In Coverage
Why AG Holder’s Decision to “Bail In” Texas Under the Voting Rights Act is a Big Deal, Legally and Legislatively, Post-Shelby County
Today’s news that the United States Department of Justice will be asking a three-judge federal court in San Antonio to “bail in” Texas for coverage under section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is a big deal on a few… Continue reading
Thanks to SCOTUSBlog
…for making my Daily Beast piece, Will the GOP’s North Carolina End Run Backfire? (on life after Shelby County), its Link of the Day.