Monthly Archives: June 2019

RBG, in Speech to 2d Circuit Judicial Conference, Ominously Analogizes Census Case to Travel Ban Case

June 7, 2019, 12:20 pmcensus litigation, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

From the speech: “Speculators about the outcome note that last year, in Trump v. Hawaii, the Court upheld the so-called “travel ban,” in an opinion granting great deference to the Executive. Respondents in the census case have argued that a… Continue reading

“Ahead of the 2020 election, Stanford experts urge a concerted, national response to confront foreign interference”

June 7, 2019, 8:41 amUncategorizedRichard Pildes

Stanford University has released one of the most detailed reports thus far, involving work by numerous experts in cybersecurity and digital communications, about what the U.S. needs to do to ensure the security of American elections. Some of the major… Continue reading

In 1987, Mitch McConnell, Now a Leading Opponent of Any Government Limits on Money in Politics, Proposed a Constitutional Amendment to Limit a Candidate’s Use of Personal Funds and Independent Expenditures as “Distort[ing]” the Political Process

June 6, 2019, 7:31 pmcampaign financeRick Hasen

This is history I did not know. Watch the video: Thanks. Didn’t realize there was more than one page. I wonder what @rickhasen thinks of that proposed amendment.— Mike Stern (@mls1776) June 7, 2019

“Bill repealing GOP election-law changes headed for Sununu’s desk”

June 6, 2019, 7:14 pmThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

New Hampshire Union Leader: The effort by Democratic majorities in the state Legislature to rollback changes to election laws passed by Republicans last year continued on Thursday, as the Senate approved a House-passed bill regarding the definition of residence… Continue reading

NC Rep. David Lewis Denies Deceiving Redistricting Court in Covington Case

June 6, 2019, 7:10 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

NYT: A leading Republican legislator involved in the redistricting, State Representative David R. Lewis, issued a sweeping denial of the charges in the filing, calling allegations of misrepresentation “a complete fabrication.”“The legislative maps I presented in 2017 were drawn on… Continue reading

“Senate Intelligence Committee summons mysterious British security consultant”

June 6, 2019, 12:46 pmcampaigns, chicaneryRick Hasen

Politico: Senate investigators have added yet another name to the constantly evolving cast of characters in the Russia investigation.On April 5, just 2 weeks after Special Counsel Robert Mueller submitted his final report on Russia’s election interference, the Senate Intelligence… Continue reading

Breaking: Plaintiffs in North Carolina Redistricting Case, Using Hofeller Files, Allege NC Republicans Lied To Federal Court in Covington Case About Timing of and Use of Race in Drawing District Maps

June 6, 2019, 11:56 amchicanery, redistrictingRick Hasen

More major allegations coming out of the Hofeller hard drives. See this pdf, beginning at Exhibit C, page 7 (page 113 of the pdf). Some snippets from the plaintiff’s letter:

“Where a citizenship question could cause the census to miss millions of Hispanics — and why that’s a big deal”

June 6, 2019, 11:44 amcensus litigation, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

WaPo deep dive.

“Election Rules Are an Obstacle to Cybersecurity of Presidential Campaigns”

June 6, 2019, 11:38 amchicanery, election administration, federal election commission, voting technologyRick Hasen

NYT reports.

“Dems fear report on Russia probe could kill their oversight momentum”

June 6, 2019, 9:39 amchicaneryRick Hasen

Politico: Democrats lurching toward potential impeachment and ramping up their probes of President Donald Trump are becoming increasingly worried that the Justice Department will subvert their efforts.An internal DOJ watchdog report on the origins of the Russia probe is expected… Continue reading

“The Supreme Court Nixes Corporate Contributions for the 2020 Campaign”

June 6, 2019, 9:25 amcampaign finance, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Ciara Torres-Spelliscy: A few weeks ago, the Supreme Court delivered a surprising rebuke to those who think corporations just don’t have enough influence on U.S. elections. In declining to hear the case of 1A Auto, Inc. vs. Sullivan, the… Continue reading

“Who Cares About the Supreme Court’s Legitimacy?”

June 6, 2019, 9:23 amcensus litigation, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Linda Greenhouse in the NYT: What changed my mind about writing about this issue again was the administration’s response to the request by the plaintiffs, a coalition of immigrant rights groups, to Judge Furman for “sanctions or other appropriate relief”… Continue reading

“Michigan agrees to make it easier for college students to vote”

June 6, 2019, 9:18 amvotingRick Hasen

WaPo reports.

“The Cybersecurity 202: Stanford group calls for major overhaul on election security. Here are their recommendations”

June 6, 2019, 9:15 amelection administrationRick Hasen

Washington Post: A plan released this week by a Stanford University group that includes former top government and tech industry officials aims to be the equivalent of the 9/11 Commission report for election security.Like the 9/11 report, which fundamentally reorganized… Continue reading