Former North Carolina Governors File Amicus Brief Supporting Plaintiffs in State Partisan Gerrymandering Case
Read it here (via Melissa Boughton).
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Top Recent Downloads in Election Law on SSRN
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RankPaperDownloads1.Deep Fakes, Bots, and Siloed Justices: American Election Law in a Post-Truth WorldRichard … Continue reading
“Joaquin Castro doubles down amid backlash over tweeting names of Trump donors”
Politico:
Joaquin Castro, a Democratic congressman from Texas and chairman of the presidential campaign of his twin brother, Julián, fired back on Tuesday after being castigated on social media for tweeting the names and occupations of his constituents who’d… Continue reading
“Tiffany Cabán Concedes Queens D.A. Race, Dashing Progressives’ Hopes”
NYT:
The pitched six-week battle for the Democratic nomination for Queens district attorney finally ended on Tuesday, when Tiffany Cabán, whose bid galvanized progressive activists nationwide and exposed deep rifts within the left, conceded to Melinda Katz, the favorite… Continue reading
“Legal scholars say life lobbying ban might not be constitutional”
“Trump sues over California law forcing candidates to turn over tax returns”
“NEW: 9th Circuit Rejects Gov. Ducey Argument, Expedites Appeal Re: Special Election For McCain Senate Seat”
Today’s Must-Read: “How a criminal investigation in Georgia set an ominous tone for African-American voters”
Quite a story from Yahoo News.
“How the Trump Campaign Used Facebook Ads to Amplify His ‘Invasion’ Claim”
NYT:
President Trump’s re-election campaign has harnessed Facebook advertising to push the idea of an “invasion” at the southern border, amplifying the fear-inducing language about immigrants that he has also voiced at campaign rallies and on Twitter.Since January, Mr.… Continue reading
“Corey Lewandowski Says New Voting Restrictions Will Help Trump Win New Hampshire”
“Trump Administration Rejects Idea That GOP Operative Shaped Census Citizenship Question”
“Misinformation haunts 2020 primaries”
“Kobach Campaign Can’t Get Its Story Straight on Allegedly Illegal Fundraising Tactic”
Daily Beast:
Legal experts said the email appeared to violate laws barring corporations from contributing to political campaigns and requiring campaigns to include “paid for by” disclaimers on their official communications.In an emailed statement late Thursday night, the Kobach campaign’s… Continue reading
“Republicans Say the First Amendment Protects the Right to Gerrymander”
Leah Litman for Slate.