Monthly Archives: February 2016

“Redistricting plaintiffs ask federal judges to act quickly”

February 22, 2016, 8:15 amredistricting, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

News and Observer: Critics of the congressional redistricting process that took place in 2011, and who successfully sued to overturn it on the basis of racial gerrymandering, on Monday filed a brief in federal court saying they don’t like… Continue reading

We Get Letters Dep’t: Rubio Anchor Baby Edition

February 22, 2016, 8:12 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

In response to my quote here, I’ve received some letters, including this one: Do you realize that you have opined that all anchor babies are eligible to be POTUS? No reasonable person would think that was what the Founders… Continue reading

#PlutocratsUnited Talks in Brooklyn, Atlanta, Miami

February 22, 2016, 8:09 amPlutocrats UnitedRick Hasen

Upcoming events related to my book: February 26, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Law School (First Amendment symposium) (details and rsvp) February 29, Decatur, Ga, Georgia Center for the Book at DeKalb County Public Library, 7:15 pm (details… Continue reading

“Campaign finance divides ACLU panel”

February 21, 2016, 7:18 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

Arkansas Online reports.

“Bully of the Week: Voter Intimidation Squad Claims Hillary Wants to Steal Presidency”

February 21, 2016, 7:16 pmfraudulent fraud squadRick Hasen

Daily Beast on TTV.

“How John Roberts Can Save the Supreme Court”

February 21, 2016, 7:09 pmSupreme CourtRick Hasen

Simon Lazarus for TNR. FWIW, I continue to believe Evenwel will not be 4-4 (nor was it likely to have been 5-4 before Justice Scalia’s death).

“16 Years After Bush v. Gore, Still Wrestling With Ballot-Box Rules”

February 21, 2016, 7:08 pmBush v. Gore reflections, election administration, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Retro Report/NYT on Bush v. Gore and the rise of the voting wars.

Campaign Money Being Used for Lavish Personal Expenditures by MS Elected Officials with Inadequate Disclosure

February 21, 2016, 12:03 pmcampaign finance, chicaneryRick Hasen

Blockbuster Clarion-Ledger story. This is one time when the term “legalized bribery” does appear apt.

“2016 Trump rewrites campaign cash rules”

February 21, 2016, 10:45 amcampaign finance, campaignsRick Hasen

Politico reports.

“A New Proposal to Address Local Voting Discrimination”

February 21, 2016, 10:41 amVoting Rights ActRick Hasen

Cody Gray has posted this draft on SSRN (University of Richmond Law Review). Here is the abstract: Many scholars writing about the Voting Rights Act today are grappling with doctrinal questions related to the Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County… Continue reading

“Every Vote Matters: The Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court”

February 21, 2016, 10:40 amvotingRick Hasen

New book for teens from Judge Tom Jacobs and Natalie Jacobs.

Did the Supreme Court Kill the “Purcell Principle” for Election Litigation? Maybe, Maybe Not

February 20, 2016, 1:26 pmredistricting, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Last night the Supreme Court refused to stay a three-judge district court order which required North Carolina to come up with a new redistricting plan within two weeks which did not constitute a “racial gerrymander” violating the equal protection clause.… Continue reading

“Supreme Court Won’t Intervene in North Carolina Election Fight”

February 20, 2016, 1:01 pmredistricting, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Richard Fausset for the NYT: The court ordered the legislature to redraw the maps, and this week, lawmakers set about their work in a special session. But this time, there would be a key difference: Race would not be factored… Continue reading

“North Carolina redistricting delay denied”

February 20, 2016, 12:43 pmredistricting, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Lyle Denniston for SCOTUSBlog: Without an explanation, the Supreme Court on Friday night left intact a lower court decision that had forced the North Carolina legislature to draw up a new election district map for congressional seats, to cure “racial… Continue reading