Monthly Archives: October 2020
“Georgetown created fact sheets on illegal militias at the polls and what to do if you spot them”
CNN:
It’s illegal in all 50 states to engage in militia activity. Still, militia members will almost certainly appear at some polling places this election cycle.To prepare voters for potential voter intimidation, Georgetown University Law Center created fact sheets … Continue reading
“Florida extends voter registration deadline after website failure”
Politico:
Florida extended the deadline for voter registration after the state’s online portal crashed under the weight of heavy traffic hours before the Oct. 5 deadline.Registration will be open for an additional seven hours, from noon to 7 p.m. on… Continue reading
Ninth Circuit Reverse Order that Would Have Allowed Arizona Voters Whose Mail Ballots Were Lacking Signatures to Have Up to 5 Days to Provide Signature
Another example of a district court case favorable to voting rights gorups getting reversed on appeal.
“After early victories, Democrats’ voting lawsuits face tougher terrain in conservative-leaning appeals courts”
Marshall Cohen for CNN:
After a string of early legal victories in voting rights cases, Democrats are now fighting on more challenging terrain in federal appeals courts across the country, and have seen some of their hard-fought victories wiped off… Continue reading
October 13 Event: “Waiting and Watching: What To Expect From Election Night 2020”
CAP:
The United States’ electoral culture demands instant gratification when it comes to election results. Members of the public, candidates, and journalists have come to expect that they will know the winners and losers of electoral races within hours… Continue reading
“How Tana Mongeau’s offer to send nude pics to Biden voters violates election law”
Interesting twist on the perennial problem of offering inducements for voting.
“Voter fraud myth persists despite constant failure to prove claims”
Sherman Smith for the States Newsroom.
“Thousands of North Carolina ballots in limbo amid challenges over rule changes”
ABC News:
A whirlwind of competing lawsuits and legal actions has thousands of ballots in North Carolina in limbo.With just a few weeks left until the Oct. 27 deadline to request absentee ballots, the North Carolina State Board of Elections… Continue reading
“A key fix for an unthinkable election disaster”
I have written this piece for CNN Opinion. It begins:
With coronavirus infections raging through the White House and the state of the President’s health unclear, it’s time to face up to an unsettling reality. We need to start thinking… Continue reading
Federal Court Extends Arizona Voter Registration Deadline from Today to October 23; Appeal Likely
Big news:
BREAKING: A federal judge has extended Arizona's voter registration deadline until 5 pm Oct 23The deadline was todayThe judge's order: https://t.co/m0w4vUQYNg pic.twitter.com/6vtxkXQkSd— Andrew Oxford (@andrewboxford) October 6, 2020
I expect this will be quickly appealed and… Continue reading
In Unusual and Important Move, Democrats in Pennsylvania Voting Case Before Supreme Court Ask Court to Fully Resolve the Issues Before the Election. The Supreme Court Should Listen.
I wrote earlier today at Slate about the important case coming out of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Here’s part of what I wrote:
The final argument that Republicans are advancing is the boldest and perhaps most dangerous one. The argument… Continue reading
“US Supreme Court allows SC vote-by-mail restriction to proceed”
Ariane de Vogue for CNN.
“Florida voter registration system crashes on last day for filing”
Politico:
Florida’s online voter portal crashed on the final day of registration, prompting Democrats to accuse Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republican state officials of trying to suppress the vote less than a month before Election Day.Details: Secretary of State… Continue reading