Monthly Archives: May 2020

“Courts, COVID-19 & Voter Suppression”

May 7, 2020, 8:32 pmElection MeltdownRick Hasen

You’ll be able to watch this program I’m participating in for the Bay Area Book Festival on May 14 at 7 pm. Program will air Thursday May 14th, 7:00 PM PST Abdi Soltani, Alan Hirsch, Richard HasenModrated by Lala… Continue reading

“Going rogue; America’s Supreme Court considers the rights of ‘faithless’ presidential electors”

May 7, 2020, 12:38 pmelectoral college, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Steve Mazie for The Economist.

“Election Day Nightmare?” I Talked Election Meltdown and COVID-19 for SF Chronicle Political Podcast with Joe Garofoli

May 7, 2020, 11:34 amElection MeltdownRick Hasen

Listen here.

“Why We Need Postal Democracy”

May 7, 2020, 10:04 amabsentee ballots, election administrationRick Hasen

David Cole in NYRB: Why was there so much drama over such a minor election? And what does it portend for the momentous election coming in November? The answer is disturbing: in the coronavirus pandemic, Republicans may have discovered the… Continue reading

“More than 800 public health experts call on Congress to fund mail-in voting”

May 7, 2020, 10:01 amelection administrationRick Hasen

The Hill: A group of more than 800 public health experts on Tuesday called on Congress to fund mail-in voting amid rising concerns about in-person voting related to the coronavirus pandemic. The experts — made up of professors, phycologists and… Continue reading

California: “Democrats Say Black Voters Are Being Disenfranchised In The Special Election To Replace Katie Hill In Congress”

May 7, 2020, 9:37 amelection administrationRick Hasen

LAist: However, no vote centers are planned for Lancaster, a high desert city which boasts one of the most racially diverse populations in the district, including a large African American community. According to the 2018 Census American Community Survey,… Continue reading

“How to Punish Voters; The prosecution of individual voters for fraud is a trend that seems intended to intimidate.”

May 7, 2020, 8:35 amThe Voting WarsRick Hasen

Josie Duffy Rice NYT oped.

“Supreme Court Unanimously Overturns ‘Bridgegate’ Convictions”

May 7, 2020, 8:32 amchicanery, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

NYT: The Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously overturned the convictions of two defendants in the “Bridgegate” scandal.The case resulted from a decision in 2013 by associates of Chris Christie, then the governor of New Jersey, to close… Continue reading

“Push to Revive FEC Could Curb Court Action on Campaign Finance”

May 7, 2020, 8:27 amcampaign finance, federal election commissionRick Hasen

Ken Doyle: Advocates of stricter campaign finance law enforcement fear a Senate Republican push to restore a quorum on the Federal Election Commission could thwart their ability to pursue alleged violations in court.The Senate Rules and Administration Committee is expected… Continue reading

Revised Version of My Forthcoming Georgetown L.J. Online Paper, The Supreme Court’s Pro-Partisanship Turn, Now Available

May 7, 2020, 8:24 amSupreme CourtRick Hasen

Here at SSRN.

“Taking the Lead in Adopting Political Transparency in the COVID-19 Crisis”

May 7, 2020, 8:21 amcampaign financeRick Hasen

Bruce Freed and Karl Sandstrom.

“The Real Vote Suppression Threat; The Supreme Court weighs whether Electoral College electors can vote their preference for president rather than the choice of their state.”

May 7, 2020, 8:20 amelectoral college, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

Linda Greenhouse NYT column.

Social Science Quarterly: Mini-Symposium on Partisan Gerrymandering (with Free Access at the Moment)

May 7, 2020, 8:19 amredistrictingRick Hasen

Wow this looks good: Editorial Keith Gaddie Kirby Goidel Kim Gaddie Pages: 7First Published: 27 January 2020 Full text PDF Request permissions Mini‐symposium on Partisan Gerrymandering Free AccessIntroduction to the Mini Symposium on Partisan Gerrymandering Richard L. Engstrom Pages: 8-9First Published: 27 January… Continue reading

“On the Same Day Sen. Richard Burr Dumped Stock, So Did His Brother-in-Law. Then the Market Crashed”

May 6, 2020, 8:53 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

ProPublica: Sen. Richard Burr was not the only member of his family to sell off a significant portion of his stock holdings in February, ahead of the market crash spurred by coronavirus fears. On the same day Burr sold, his… Continue reading

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