Monthly Archives: June 2022

Breaking and Analysis: Supreme Court, with 3 Noted Dissents, Won’t Interfere with Pennsylvania Race Requiring Counting of Undated but Timely Mail-In Ballots; Justice Alito Suggests Expeditious Review Before Next Elections

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You can find the Court’s order without opinion, and Justice Alito’s dissent for himself and for Justices Gorsuch and Thomas at this link. (Thanks to Steve Mazie for the pointer.) The case involves whether a part of the Civil Rights… Continue reading

Even if the Court Endorses the Independent State Legislature Doctrine, it Would Not Mean State Legislatures Could Appoint Presidential Electors After the Election Has Taken Place

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The Supreme Court is likely to grant a cert. petition, possibly the pending one from North Carolina, on what’s known as the “independent state legislature” issue.  The Constitution’s Elections Clause gives state “legislatures” power to regulate national elections; the issue… Continue reading

Michigan appeals court finds that proof of compliance with state campaign finance laws is an additional qualification for congressional candidates

legislation and legislatures
A dispute recently arose out of Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. Michael Griffie challenged Adam Hollier’s candidacy and alleged that Hollier filed “a faulty affidavit of identity attesting that he had no outstanding campaign finance issues.” From the Michigan Court of… Continue reading