Four Takeaways: Moore v. Harper Oral Argument
On Dec. 7, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in Moore v. Harper, a case that opens review of the fringe independent state legislature theory. Here are some takeaways from the oral argument.
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Litigation Look Ahead: December 2022
We made it through the 2022 midterm elections and now 2023 is right around the corner, with December set to be a busy month.
Friend or Foe: Analyzing Amicus Briefs in Moore v. Harper
Amicus curiae translates to “friend of the court.” After reviewing all 69 amicus briefs submitted in Moore v. Harper, we’re highlighting a handful of the most insightful, provocative or compelling briefs.
Candidate Q&A: Cheri Beasley on Her Run for U.S. Senate
In our final candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley lays out her pro-democracy platform.
Litigation Look Ahead: November 2022
With Election Day on Nov. 8, November is going to be filled with rapidly moving litigation around who gets to cast a ballot and have it counted.
Candidate Q&A: Nan Whaley on Her Run for Governor of Ohio
In our latest candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley lays out her pro-democracy platform.
Three Takeaways: Merrill v. Milligan Oral Arguments
On Tuesday, Oct. 4 the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Merrill v. Milligan, a case centered on whether Alabama’s congressional map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Here are several takeaways.
Litigation Look Ahead: October 2022
With the month of October comes a spooky time in the courts. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case out of Alabama, attacks on mail-in voting are haunting courtrooms and redistricting litigation is still active.
Section 2 of the VRA Could Be Next on SCOTUS’ Chopping Block
There is a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could change the future application of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act as we know it. How did we get to this point and what’s at stake?
50 States of Lawsuits: Texas
They say everything’s bigger in Texas — and that includes courtroom dockets. Here, in the first entry in our new series, we round up all the voting-related cases we’re keeping an eye on in the Lone Star State.
