On November 19, the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion in Libertarian Party of Alabama v Merrill, 20-13356. It upholds Alabama’s discriminatory policy for access to the list of registered voters. The 28-page opinion will not be published. The decision is … Continue reading
On November 17, the Sixth Circuit upheld Michigan’s law for term limits for state legislators. Kowall v Benson, 21-1129. Here is the decision. The decision is not a surprise. No federal court has ever invalidated a state legislative term limits … Continue reading
The Bangor Daily News has this article about the November 17 decision in the Maine Libertarian Party ballot access lawsuit. The reporter who wrote the story put her main emphasis on the part of the decision that struck down the … Continue reading
Proponents of a top-five system have filed paperwork in Nevada to circulate an initiative. The idea robs political parties of their ability to nominate candidates, which is the core reason for existence of a political party around the world. It … Continue reading
The Eleventh Circuit will hear Cowen v Georgia Secretary of State, 21-13199, on Friday, December 17. This is the Georgia Libertarian Party ballot access case over petition requirements for U.S. House and other district and county offices. The lower court … Continue reading
