Judicial Watch Sues to Overturn California Law Requiring Presidential Candidates to Release Their Tax Returns
Reuters reports. I’m surprised, given standing issues, it wasn’t Trump or the Republican Party suing.
Monthly Archives: August 2019
Oct. 18-19 Conference at Harvard Law on the Electoral College
Looking forward to participating in this conference coming at a key time:
The Electoral CollegeOpen Questions, Paths ForwardHomeAboutRegisterAgendaPanel ChairsKeynote SpeakersConference OverviewFew institutions are as important to shaping the future of the United… Continue reading
New Politico Project Tracking Jurisdictions Still Using Paperless Voting Systems
Eric Geller:
Today, we're launching a major project that I've been working on for the past five months.It's a page that tracks every state and county using paperless voting machines, including whether they plan to upgrade and where they… Continue reading
“Rep. Kenny Marchant joins parade of Texas House retirements, opening up competitive Dallas-area seat”
Roll Call:
Rep. Kenny Marchant is the latest Texas Republican to decide to retire rather than seek another term in 2020, opening up a competitive seat in the Dallas area.Marchant’s decision was first reported Sunday night by The New… Continue reading
After El Paso, Beto O’Rourke Does Not Mince Words
Listen to the audio:
I didn’t get video, but here’s audio of the question and Beto O’Rourke’s answer. This came after an emotional vigil in El Paso, as O’Rourke circled behind a building looking for his wife. pic.twitter.com/VBk8xoE1lz—… Continue reading
“Why a Race-Baiting Trump Is Courting Black Voters”
NYT:
President Trump’s entire approach to people of color — his attacks on political leaders, his campaign’s social media strategy targeting the black electorate, his ability to fuel black opposition but also demoralize some black voters — is… Continue reading
“How small-dollar donors are reshaping the Democratic primary”
WaPo:
About a fifth of donors have given to more than one Democratic presidential nominee in the first six months of this year, pointing to the difficulty candidates face distinguishing themselves among those giving small amounts at a time.That revelation… Continue reading
DOJ Files Late (at 4:30 AM) Opposing Sanctions Motion in NY Census Citizenship Case
Hansi Lo Wang thread:
https://twitter.com/hansilowang/status/1157665462249033728
“California’s new law requiring candidates’ tax returns appears unconstitutional — or does it?”
Bob Egelko for the SF Chronicle.
Groups Seek Preliminary Injunction Against Florida Law Undermining Felon Reenfranchisement Amendment
Release:
The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Florida, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law filed a motion for preliminary injunction to block Senate Bill (“SB”) 7066, a bill signed by… Continue reading
“DOJ & FEC Complaints Filed Against Kris Kobach & We Build the Wall, Inc. for Illegal Campaign Solicitation”
Today’s Must-Read About Mississippi Voting Rights Lawsuits at Bloomberg
Bloomberg:
Mississippi has the highest percentage of African Americans of any state in the U.S. It hasn’t elected a black official statewide in more than 130 years. Jennifer Riley Collins wants to break that streak.To become Mississippi’s first black… Continue reading
“Judge refuses to dismiss challenge to N.H. voter law”
AP:
A federal judge allowed a challenge Tuesday to New Hampshire’s new voter residency law to continue, though he expressed some doubts about the strength of the case.The new law, which took effect July 1, ends the state’s distinction… Continue reading
A Font Made of Gerrymandered Districts
Ugly Gerry:
It's here. GERRY. A font created by your congressional districts. Log on to https://t.co/WkuVp7oDpu and use the font to tell congress how happy you are that your vote doesn't matter. pic.twitter.com/j9U5W7qmTz— Ugly Gerry (@UglyGerry) July 23, … Continue reading