Iowa Supreme Court unanimously finds legislative privilege extends to election law dispute

February 23, 2024, 7:10 amSpeech or Debate ClauseDerek Muller

From the introduction of Justice Dana Oxley’s opinion for the Court in Smith v. Iowa District Court for Polk County: In an effort to support its constitutional challenges to recent legislative changes to voting procedures, the League of Latin… Continue reading

“GOP backs voting by mail, yet turns to courts to restrict it in battleground states”

February 23, 2024, 6:59 amabsentee ballots, The Voting WarsRick Hasen

Zach Roth: Fearing that Democrats hold a crucial edge in ballots cast before Election Day, national Republicans are working to convince their voters to take advantage of mail and early voting this year. “We can’t play catch up. We… Continue reading

Some Idle Speculation About What the Supreme Court Will Do About Trump’s Request to Put His Election Subversion Case on Hold on Immunity Grounds;It’s Potentially Good News for a Trial This Spring/Summer

February 22, 2024, 6:42 pmelection subversion risk, Supreme CourtRick Hasen

As ELB readers know, Donald Trump’s federal district court trial in DC on election subversion charges, that was scheduled for March, has been put on hold as Trump has pursued an “interlocutory” appeal (that is, an appeal in the middle… Continue reading

Travis Crum: “Justice Alito Embraces a Retrogression Standard”

February 22, 2024, 6:19 pmSupreme Court, Voting Rights ActRick Hasen

The following is a guest post from Travis Crum: Earlier this week, the Supreme Court denied cert in Coalition for TJ v. Fairfax County School Board, an important case about intentional discrimination and what facially neutral policies to… Continue reading

“Nonprofit headed by former Gen. Michael Flynn spends large sums on Flynn family, promoting election-related lies, new documents show”

February 22, 2024, 5:34 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

New from Issue One.

“Election Fraud: Will doubts about electoral integrity impair the 2024 election?”

February 22, 2024, 5:33 pmUncategorizedRick Hasen

New from Alan Greenblatt/CQ Researcher. And here, outside the paywall, is Walter Olson’s contribution to the pro/con debate on the site.

Picture of the Day

February 22, 2024, 11:26 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Oh my:

“Tony Evers urges Wisconsin Supreme Court to reconsider congressional maps”

February 22, 2024, 9:41 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Wisconsin Democratic Gov. Tony Evers is asking the state Supreme Court to take up a motion to reconsider Wisconsin’s congressional maps after the state’s legislative boundaries were changed to weaken Republicans’ grip on the state Legislature. Evers asked… Continue reading

Former Reps. Steve Israel (D-NY) and Tom Coleman (R-MO) Warn of the Danger of a Contingent Election for President

February 22, 2024, 9:37 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Here at The Hill.

“NYC’s non-citizen voting law ruled unconstitutional on appeal”

February 22, 2024, 7:05 amUncategorizedRick Hasen

Politico: A state appeals court ruled that a New York City law that would allow non-citizens to vote in local elections is unconstitutional — marking a win for the Republican elected officials who sued to block it. “We determine that… Continue reading

“My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell must pay $5 million to election data debunker, federal judge confirms”

February 22, 2024, 7:02 amfraudulent fraud squadRick Hasen

CNN reports. My Pillow owner and right-wing conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell will have to pay $5 million because of a contest he initiated at one of his “cyber symposium” events after the 2020 election, a federal judge confirmed Wednesday. Robert… Continue reading

Join Trevor Potter and Me for a Free Webinar on My New Book, “A Real Right to Vote,” Feb. 29 at 3 PM ET

February 22, 2024, 6:57 amReal Right to VoteRick Hasen

Looking forward to this conversation with Trevor, brought to you by the Campaign Legal Center. (Free registration required.)

“Local Initiatives to Improve the Voting Experience”

February 22, 2024, 6:56 amelection administrationRick Hasen

New report from the Fair Elections Center.

Cert petition filed in Wyoming polling place electioneering restriction

February 22, 2024, 5:29 amelection administrationDerek Muller

Last fall, I noted the 10th Circuit’s decision upholding Wyoming’s ban on electioneering within 300 feet of the polling place. That restriction is substantially larger than the restriction approved by the Supreme Court in Burson v. Freeman (1992). In… Continue reading

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