The Supreme Court’s Dec. 7 argument in Moore v. Harper offered some encouraging signs it would back the “independent state legislature theory”.
Supreme Court articles on Democracy Chronicles
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the US and has ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal courts and over state court cases involving issues of federal law. Also see our articles on Antonin Scalia and also on the Supreme Court case known as Citizens United.
Supreme Court May Mull New Change To The Voting Rights Act
If those seeking a narrowing of the VRA are successful, it would significantly diminish the use of the law to challenge ballot regulations.
Supreme Court Majority Questions Massive Shift Of Election Authority
A majority of Supreme Court justices Wednesday seemed reluctant to find that state legislators may manipulate congressional district lines.
Supreme Court Wrestles with Major Alabama Voting Rights Fight
Before the Supreme Court is a legal battle over an Alabama voting rights bill that could further undermine federal voting rights law.
On Gerrymandering And Judicial Democracy
I am against gerrymandering and want to see every instance of it abolished so Americans have more equality and power when they vote.
The “Independent” State Legislature In Republican Theory
The autonomous state legislative theory runs contrary to the 12 Amendment’s anticipated democratizing impact on presidential elections.
What if the Supreme Court had had term limits from the beginning?
The Supreme Court has increasingly been seen with more distrust, with more and more Americans now favor term limits for its justices.
Two-Thirds Of Americans Support Supreme Court Term Limits
A recent AP and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests that 67% of Americans support Supreme Court term limits.
How the Founders Intended To Check The Supreme Court’s Power
When they feel the justices have gone beyond their authority, the president and Congress can take measures to restrain SCOTUS.
US Supreme Court Set To Tear Up More Protections
In an ideologically motivated decision, the court struck down the constitutional right to abortion and is set to strike down more rights.