On December 12, a state supreme court judge in Niagara County heard arguments in Hurley v Public Campaign Financing & Election Commission, and Jastrzemski v Public Campaign Financing & Election Commission. These are the two similar lawsuits that argue the … Continue reading
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On December 12, U.S. District Court Judge Clark Waddoups, a Bush Jr. appointee, ruled that persons born in American Samoa cannot be deprived of birthright citizenship. Here is the 69-page opinion in Fitisemanu v USA, 1:18cv-36. The case is in … Continue reading
This New York Times story says President Trump is discussing with his advisors whether to skip the general election debates. Thanks to Political Wire for the link. … Continue reading
On December 12, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed A2047/S5974. The bills had passed the legislature on June 20. They make it legally impossible for a qualified party to change its name. Previously, newly-qualifying parties were permitted to change their … Continue reading
One may listen to the oral argument in Libertarian Party of Arkansas v Thurston at this link. It lasted 41 minutes. First the state argued for 19 minutes, then the Libertarian Party argued for 21 minutes. Finally there was a … Continue reading