The U.S. Supreme Court holds a conference on January 9. The Court will consider whether to hear Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District Number One v Mukasey, no. 08-322. Usually the case is referred to as the acronym “NAMUDNO v Mukasey.” … Continue reading
On January 7, the New York Senate elected new officers, and for the first time since 1965, Democrats are in charge. Although the November 2008 election had resulted in 32 Democrats and 30 Republicans being elected, there had been no … Continue reading
On January 6, the U.S. Supreme Court asked Ralph Nader to respond to Arizona’s request that the Court take the Nader Arizona case. The response is due February 6. The case is called Brewer v Nader, 08-648. The issues are … Continue reading
On January 8, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-Florida) refiled his proposed constitutional amendment for a direct election of the president. It is SJR 4. … Continue reading
On January 8, the 7th circuit refused to rehear Stevo v Keith, the case that challenged the number of signatures for an independent candidate for U.S. House in Illinois. The original unfavorable decision had been issued on October 1, 2008. … Continue reading
