On July 20, the Missouri Supreme Court issued an opinion in State ex rel Fitz-James v Bailey, SC100132. It is unanimous, although one justice didn’t participate. It says the Attorney General cannot block an initiative on abortion law simply because … Continue reading
U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones will hold a trial in the Georgia redistricting lawsuits beginning on September 5. The post-trial briefs are due September 25. The case is complicated and involves a challenge to the U.S. House and legislative … Continue reading
On July 19, an appeal was filed to the Second Circuit in Meadors v Erie County Board of Elections, 23-1054. This is the lawsuit over the May petition deadline for independent candidates, and the nominees of unqualified parties, in New … Continue reading
On July 19, the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition filed a federal lawsuit to force the state of Florida to help ex-felons know if they are eligible to register to vote. Florida Rights Restoration Coalition v DeSantis, s.d., 1:23cv-22688. Here is … Continue reading
Atlantic staff writer Mark Leibovich has this article about the prospect of a Green Party presidential campaign in 2024. He assumes the Green Party will nominate Cornel West. His article carries all the cliches about the likelihood that West will … Continue reading
