Shelby County invoked multiple times in Supreme Court’s opinion on California pork regulation
It’s a case about the dormant commerce clause and California’s power to prohibit the in-state sale of pork that comes from conditions California deems cruel. But the Supreme Court’s decision last week in National Pork Producers Council v. Ross had… Continue reading
Handing ELB off to Derek Muller
Direct your tips and queries to him. And a big thanks to Rick Hasen. Every time I do this I realize just what a service Rick provides to all of us.
“Lawmakers Sent Millions In Earmarks To Their Spouses’ Employers Despite Reforms”
The theme of corruption, or at least its appearance, continues in the New Gilded Age. This time it is Congress. The Messenger reports on a review of congressional earmarks since their return in 2021. Many had applauded the use… Continue reading
New Issue: Fordham Law Voting Rights and Democracy Forum
Tired of the 24 hour news cycle? Check out the final issue of the inaugural Fordham Law’s Voting Rights and Democracy Forum. With articles written by both established scholars in the field and JD candidates, it is a refreshing change… Continue reading
“Group Tied to Influential Conservative Activist Spent $183 Million in a Year”
N.Y. Times: New filings show that extent of spending by the Marble Freedom Trust, founded by Leonard A. Leo, on moving the federal judiciary to the right, among other things. Mr. Leo is a lawyer and former executive at… Continue reading
“Judge Strikes Down Law Blocking Those Convicted of Public Corruption From Running for Office”
New York Law Journal: A Manhattan judge has struck down as unconstitutional a New York City law that bars those with convictions for public corruption crimes from running for public office.
“The Supreme Court has an electoral ‘bomb’ on its hands. Will it defuse it before 2024?”
Politico explores the issues for the 2024 election raised by the North Carolina Supreme Court’s recent decision which likely moots Moore v. Harper. Justin Levitt extensively quoted along with Marc Elias.
Campaign Finance Games Begin: DeSantis Allies’ Controversial Plan
CNBC reports that “Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are reportedly planning to execute a controversial money transfer to free up tens of millions of dollars to support his expected 2024 presidential campaign.” This is a further elaboration on a … Continue reading
No Labels Sent Caution by Maine Secretary of State
Press Herald reports that the national organization of No Labels has been sent a cease and desist letter from the Secretary of State of Maine for misleading voters in their efforts to gain ballot access.
“’Over the past few months,… Continue reading
The Coming Storm in depth on QAnon
I recently listed to this episode of the BBC’s “The Coming Storm” on the origins of QAnon and its connection to January 6. Many regular blog readers may have heard it already, but for those, who like me are not… Continue reading
The State Democracy Research Initiative is hiring
The State Democracy Research Initiative at the University of Wisconsin Law is hiring. It is seeking one or more staff attorneys, including senior staff attorneys, to join their growing team. The SDRI advances multi-faceted, nonpartisan efforts to foster research… Continue reading
“No Labels taking next steps in search for presidential candidates for third-party ticket”
Fox News reports that the emergent centrist, No Labels party will be forming a committee to start vetting potential presidential candidates.
“No Labels is aiming to get on the ballot in all 50 states in order to be in the… Continue reading
“DeSantis wanted to rewrite press laws. Conservative media helped kill the effort.”
Recent years have seen an uptick in people worried that the standard set for defamation in New York Times v. Sullivan is too high. The decision, it is said with a good deal of truth, fosters reckless journalism and the… Continue reading