On November 1, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Vidal v Elster, 22-704. The case concerns the interplay between trademark law and free speech. Specifically, it is about whether someone can trademark a political slogan. The decision, when … Continue reading
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On November 1, Georgia state officials said that they will appeal the U.S. District Court decision that struck down the state’s U.S. House and legislative district boundaries. But it won’t seek a stay, which means that the legislature will soon … Continue reading
Taiwan holds a presidential election on January 13, 2004. Parties are automatically on the ballot if they received 5% of the vote in the last presidential election. Three parties meet that criteria. Other parties and independent candidates need a petition … Continue reading
On November 1, Quinnipiac University National Polls issued a poll for the presidential election. For the general election, when three candidates are listed, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gets 22%. See it here. Thanks to Political Wire for the link. … Continue reading
On October 27, U.S. District Court Judge Joseph LaPlante, a Bush Jr. appointee, issued an opinion in Castro v Scanlan, one of the anti-Trump ballot access lawsuits. Here is the opinion, which says that courts cannot adjudicate the qualifications of … Continue reading