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Justices Raise Skeptical Questions During Oral Arguments on Moore v. Harper

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

Oral arguments were held Dec. 7 for Moore vs. Harper, a U.S. Supreme Court case which could have a seismic impact on voting rights and how your state’s elections are run. We have our early analysis.

What Happens if the SCOTUS Majority Embraces the Independent State Legislature Theory in Moore v. Harper?

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

December 7, the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Moore vs. Harper, a case testing the “Independent State Legislature” theory. So, what could happen if the majority embraces this theory?

Moore vs. Harper “Independent State Legislature” Case Has a Shaky Foundation

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Yesterday we introduced you to Moore vs. Harper, the U.S. Supreme Court case testing the “Independent State Legislature” theory. But the theory is rooted in the argument of one man whose document even James Madison thought was sketchy.

Worried About Your Right to Vote? You Should Be. Dec. 7, the U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments on Moore v. Harper

December 4, 2022December 4, 2022

On December 7, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in what is shaping up to be a landmark case in election law, Moore vs. Harper. On its face it’s about gerrymandering in North Carolina. But its decision may reshape U.S. elections, giving state legislatures ultimate power over election law.

Election Denier Chaos in Cochise County, Arizona

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022

November 28th, an Arizona county board of supervisors refused to certify the November 8th election, defying the state’s deadline and inviting litigation.