On July 6, the New Jersey Libertarian Party filed this amicus curiae brief in Mazo v Way, 22-1033. This is the lawsuit that challenges New Jersey law that restricts the content of ballot labels for candidates running in primaries.
The amicus brief focuses on the part of the New Jersey law that says if the label is not approved by the state, the state will print “No Slogan” on the ballot underneath that candidate’s name, even though the candidate might very well prefer to have no words if the state won’t approve his or her preferred slogan.
ALL THIRD PARTIES —
FAILURE TO DEMAND EQUAL BALLOT ACCESS LAWS FOR INDIVIDUAL CANDIDATES — SINCE 1968.
FAILURE TO ATTACK MINORITY RULE GERRYMANDERS — SINCE 1964.
THE ROT CONTINUES.
ALSO – MOST/ALL THIRD PARTIES HAVE INTERNAL FATAL BYLAW DEFECTS AS WITH GOVT CONST DEFECTS —
NOW STANDARD MONARCH/OLIGARCH REGIMES.
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P-A-T. IN GOVT CONSTS AND PARTY BYLAWS
“No Slogan”: I agree with the Libertarians. But I still take issue that the NJ law treats ballot slogans as trademarkable, and that the mere mention of a name requires approval from that person/entity. Both of those are ridiculous.
“Supported by the Governor”: This is in the gray zone, assuming it’s false. It’s not libel because it’s not defamation. Not sure what to do about this.
“Let’s Go Brand*n – FJB”: A lot of people say this phrase. The curse word is censored, although since only adults can vote, I’m not sure that’s even necessary. All good.