Tag Archives: Elections, Courts and the Judiciary

The New York Times 4:30 pm on June 27, 2022
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New York City’s Noncitizen Voting Law Is Struck Down

A State Supreme Court judge from Staten Island said the measure, which would have allowed more than 800,000 noncitizens to vote, violated the State Constitution.

#citizenship-and-naturalization, #city-council-nyc, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #law-and-legislation, #new-york-city, #porzio-ralph-j, #staten-island-nyc, #voting-rights-registration-and-requirements

The New York Times 10:00 am on February 9, 2022
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The Supreme Court Fails Black Voters in Alabama

The voting rights decision is further evidence of an impatient conservative majority.

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The New York Times 11:52 pm on February 4, 2022
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North Carolina Court Rejects Republican Gerrymander of Maps

The State Supreme Court said maps of the state’s 14 House districts and state legislative districts violated guarantees of free elections, speech and assembly.

#elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #north-carolina, #redistricting-and-reapportionment, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 3:13 pm on January 28, 2022
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Pennsylvania Court Says State’s Mail Voting Law Is Unconstitutional

The decision deals a temporary blow to voting access in a critical battleground state. Democrats pledged an appeal.

#absentee-voting, #democratic-party, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #pennsylvania, #republican-party

The New York Times 12:32 am on January 12, 2022
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North Carolina Court Upholds Republican Gerrymander of Maps

The ruling set up a final battle over the maps in the state Supreme Court, where Democrats hold a slim edge.

#democratic-party, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #elections-state-legislature, #north-carolina, #redistricting-and-reapportionment, #republican-party, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 8:00 am on December 5, 2021
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After Success in Seating Federal Judges, Biden Hits Resistance

Senate Democrats vow to keep pressing forward with nominees, but they may face obstacles in states represented by Republicans.

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The New York Times 10:00 am on November 16, 2021
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U.S. Allies Drive Much of World’s Democratic Decline, Data Shows

Washington-aligned countries backslid at nearly double the rate of non-allies, data shows, complicating long-held assumptions about American influence.

#cold-war-era, #democracy-theory-and-philosophy, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #politics-and-government, #polls-and-public-opinion, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-international-relations

The New York Times 9:00 am on August 27, 2021
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Justice Breyer on Retirement and the Role of Politics at the Supreme Court

In an interview prompted by his new book, the 83-year-old leader of the court’s liberal wing said he is working on a decision about when to step down.

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The New York Times 10:27 pm on June 14, 2021
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Senate Confirms Top Biden Judge as McConnell Threatens Future Nominees

As Ketanji Brown Jackson became the president’s first appellate judge, Senator Mitch McConnell suggested he would block a Biden Supreme Court pick in 2024 if Republicans gained the majority.

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The New York Times 9:30 pm on March 30, 2021
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Here’s How Democrats’ Voting Rights Law Would Work

The expansive measure would set a nationwide floor on ballot access, nullify many voting restrictions, change the way political districts are drawn and rein in campaign donations.

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The New York Times 11:11 pm on February 22, 2021
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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Pennsylvania Election Case on Mailed Ballots

In dissent, three justices said the court should have used the case to provide guidance in future elections.

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The New York Times 3:29 pm on February 15, 2021
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How the Pennsylvania GOP is Trying to Increase Their Control of State Courts

After fighting the election results, state Republicans are trying to increase their control of the courts. Outraged Democrats and good government groups see it as a new kind of gerrymandering.

#constitutions, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #pennsylvania, #redistricting-and-reapportionment, #referendums, #republican-party, #state-legislatures, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 10:00 am on February 15, 2021
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Pennsylvania G.O.P.’s Push for More Power Over Judiciary Raises Alarms

After fighting the election results, state Republicans are trying to increase their control of the courts. Outraged Democrats and good government groups see it as a new kind of gerrymandering.

#constitutions, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #pennsylvania, #redistricting-and-reapportionment, #referendums, #republican-party, #state-legislatures, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 12:48 am on February 6, 2021
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New York Republican Claudia Tenney Wins Final House Seat

Claudia Tenney, a Republican from Central New York, regained a seat she lost in 2018 after a judge ruled that her 109-vote victory was legitimate.

#brindisi-anthony, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #elections-house-of-representatives, #house-of-representatives, #new-york-state, #tenney-claudia

The New York Times 8:33 pm on December 10, 2020
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Lillian Blancas, Candidate for a Texas Judgeship, Dies of Covid-19

Ms. Blancas, a widely respected lawyer, died six days before a runoff election in El Paso but remained on the ballot and was expected to win. She was 47.

#blancas-lillian-1973-2020, #deaths-obituaries, #el-paso-tex, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary

The New York Times 6:44 pm on November 28, 2020
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In Key States, Republicans Were Critical in Resisting Trump’s Election Narrative

They refuted conspiracy theories, certified results, dismissed lawsuits and repudiated a president of their own party.

#elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #georgia, #michigan, #pennsylvania, #presidential-election-of-2020, #raffensperger-brad, #republican-party, #tina-barton, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-politics-and-government, #voter-fraud-election-fraud

The New York Times 10:00 am on November 23, 2020
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Trump’s Legal Farce Is Having Tragic Results

There is nothing funny about the Republican Party’s multipronged attack on voting rights.

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The New York Times 3:31 pm on November 4, 2020
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The Supreme Court, Trump, Biden and the Election Explained

It is not at all clear that an election dispute will reach the justices.

#elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #presidential-election-of-2020, #supreme-court-us, #supreme-courts-state, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 3:34 pm on October 28, 2020
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As Supreme Court Weighs Election Cases, a New Life for Bush v. Gore

After two decades of legal obscurity, the ruling that handed the 2000 election to George W. Bush is getting fresh attention.

#elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #kavanaugh-brett-m, #presidential-election-of-2000, #presidential-election-of-2020, #supreme-court-us

The New York Times 9:37 am on October 28, 2020
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How Far Might Trump Go?

No one is quite sure.

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The New York Times 1:47 am on October 28, 2020
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Kavanaugh’s Opinion in Wisconsin Voting Case Raises Alarms Among Democrats

The Supreme Court justice’s suggestion that ballots arriving after Election Day could “flip the results” left voting rights activists concerned about how the court might rule in postelection fights.

#absentee-voting, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #presidential-election-of-2020, #voter-fraud-election-fraud, #voter-registration-and-requirements

The New York Times 9:00 am on October 13, 2020
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Oh Now You Believe in Norms

The G.O.P. blocked Obama and quick pitched Amy Coney Barrett. Democrats must fight fire with fire.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #barrett-amy-coney, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #conservatism-us-politics, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #lowry-richard, #mcconnell-mitch, #obama-barack, #presidential-election-of-2020, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 9:00 am on September 25, 2020
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What Do We Do When Everything Is Coming Apart?

It turns out 1820 has a lot to tell us about 2020.

#conservatism-us-politics, #constitution-us, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #democratic-party, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #mcconnell-mitch, #presidential-election-of-2020, #republican-party, #supreme-court-us, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 10:48 pm on September 24, 2020
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Battles Over Voting Rules Fuel Concern About Postelection Fights

Even as early voting has gotten underway, some pivotal states are still litigating how ballots should be cast and counted, creating uncertainty that is being fanned by President Trump.

#absentee-voting, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #democratic-national-committee, #democratic-party, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #elias-marc-e, #michigan, #north-carolina, #ohio, #pennsylvania, #politics-and-government, #postal-service-us, #presidential-election-of-2020, #priorities-usa, #republican-national-committee, #republican-party, #suits-and-litigation-civil, #supreme-court-us, #trump-donald-j, #voter-registration-and-requirements, #wisconsin

The New York Times 2:23 pm on September 20, 2020
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How the G.O.P. Might Get to Yes on Replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg

There’s no escape from juristocracy except through political conflict.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #constitution-us, #democratic-party, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #ginsburg-ruth-bader, #presidential-election-of-2020, #republican-party, #senate, #supreme-court-us, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 8:01 pm on September 19, 2020
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‘Without Delay,’ Trump Presses for New Supreme Court Justice

The president is likely to nominate a successor this coming week to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday, but Senate Republicans are weighing whether they have the votes to confirm his choice before the Nov. 3 election.

#barrett-amy-coney, #biden-joseph-r-jr, #democratic-party, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #garland-merrick-b, #ginsburg-ruth-bader, #mcconnell-mitch, #obama-barack, #presidential-election-of-2020, #republican-party, #roberts-john-g-jr, #supreme-court-us, #trump-donald-j, #united-states-politics-and-government

The New York Times 6:42 pm on September 19, 2020
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Trump Presses for New Justice ‘Without Delay’ as Election-Season Battle Looms

The president is likely to nominate a successor this coming week to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died on Friday, but Senate Republicans are weighing whether they have the votes to confirm his choice before the Nov. 3 election.

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The New York Times 3:40 pm on September 19, 2020
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How The Supreme Court Vacancy Injects New Uncertainty Into 2020 Election

After the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, it was not clear that President Trump’s right-wing coalition would be more motivated by a confirmation fight than the alliance of liberals and moderates supportive of Mr. Biden would be.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #collins-susan-m, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #elections-senate, #ginsburg-ruth-bader, #graham-lindsey, #presidential-election-of-2020, #trump-donald-j

The New York Times 9:00 am on September 19, 2020
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Court Vacancy Injects New Uncertainty Into Rancorous Election Battle

After the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, it was not clear that President Trump’s right-wing coalition would be more motivated by a confirmation fight than the alliance of liberals and moderates supportive of Mr. Biden would be.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #collins-susan-m, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #elections-senate, #ginsburg-ruth-bader, #graham-lindsey, #presidential-election-of-2020, #trump-donald-j

The New York Times 5:23 pm on September 14, 2020
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Wisconsin Braces for a Critical Court Ruling on Its Election

Weeks before the presidential vote, the state’s Supreme Court is preparing to decide whether thousands of ballots must be reprinted, which could lead to havoc in elections offices.

#biden-joseph-r-jr, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #hawkins-howie, #presidential-election-of-2020, #stein-jill, #third-party-politics-us, #trump-donald-j

The New York Times 9:00 am on September 9, 2020
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With Freedom at Stake, Courts Are Collapsing

In Hungary, Turkey and India, the courts have turned into silent bystanders and complicit actors.

#civil-rights-and-liberties, #constitutions, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #erdogan-recep-tayyip, #law-and-justice-poland, #modi-narendra, #politics-and-government, #supreme-court-of-india

The New York Times 7:53 pm on July 31, 2020
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Countering G.O.P. on Courts, Democrats Will Call for ‘Structural Reforms’

Progressives pushed for the platform language after President Trump’s drive put 200 conservative judges on the federal bench and Senate Republicans blocked President Obama’s nominees.

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The New York Times 3:51 pm on July 16, 2020
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Poland’s Presidential Election Results Challenged by Opposition

Critics say both the campaign and the vote were plagued with irregularities and fraud. Amid a flurry of filings to the Supreme Court, the main opposition party called for the election to be declared invalid.

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The New York Times 5:04 pm on June 24, 2020
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The Senate Just Confirmed its 200th Judge of the Trump Era

The confirmation of the Mississippian, over Democratic opposition, fills the final appeals court vacancy and makes him the 200th judge installed by President Trump.

#appointments-and-executive-changes, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #federal-courts-us, #mcconnell-mitch, #republican-party, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government, #wilson-cory-t

The New York Times 6:43 pm on June 18, 2020
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Mitch McConnell Nears His Benchmark

With confirmation of his protégé to a powerful court, the G.O.P. leader is on the brink of his goal to fill all vacancies at the appellate level by year’s end.

#appeals-courts-us, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #federal-courts-us, #mcconnell-mitch, #senate, #united-states-politics-and-government, #walker-justin-r

The New York Times 9:00 am on April 27, 2020
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I’m the Judge Who Won in Wisconsin. This Principle Is More Important Than Winning.

We must get away from a partisan view of the law.

#absentee-voting, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #courts-and-the-judiciary, #elections-courts-and-the-judiciary, #evers-tony-1951, #milwaukee-wis, #republican-party, #supreme-court-us, #supreme-courts-state, #waukesha-wis, #wisconsin

The New York Times 5:59 pm on April 23, 2020
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In Wisconsin, Virus Creates New Front in Long-Simmering Partisan Wars

Protests planned for Friday continue a decade-long partisan cleaving in the state and serve as a stand-in for the general election battle to come.

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