Several residents of the United States who are not U.S. citizens have sued to win the ability to make campaign contributions in federal elections. On January 7, U.S. District Court Judge Ricardo Urbina ruled that they have standing to pursue … Continue reading
On January 13, former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards was released from federal prison. See this story. Edwards is the person who invented the “top-two” election system. He not only persuaded the Louisiana legislature to pass the idea in 1975; he … Continue reading
On January 13, former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards was released from federal prison. See this story. Edwards is the person who invented the “top-two” election system. He not only persuaded the Louisiana legislature to pass the idea in 1975; he … Continue reading
On January 13, the U.S. Supreme Court requested the Texas Democratic Party to file a response in Dallas County v Texas Democratic Party, 10-755. This tends to show that the Court is somewhat interested in the case, and is thinking … Continue reading
The ACLU Voting Rights office is fighting in the 11th circuit for the ability of persons jailed for misdemeanors to be able to vote absentee. There is no constitutionally valid reason for any state to prevent persons convicted of misdemeanors … Continue reading
