Sam Alito Put Fake Facts In A Supreme Court Opinion!?!?
Meh, I guess that isn't actually surprising.
Donald Trump Wants Everyone (But Him) To Respect The Supreme Court’s Legitimacy
The Court just gutted the Voting Rights Act And Trump wants Hakeem Jeffries to apologize for noticing.
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The Roberts Court Came In Like A Wrecking Ball For The Voting Rights Act
This election law expert says the VRA is hanging on by a thread thanks to years of hits from the Roberts Court.
The Death Knell Of The Voting Rights Act
The additional issue the Court asked to have briefed could be key to reading the SCOTUS tea leaves.
8th Circuit Decides To Wildly Limit Enforcement Of The Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act takes another hit.
Alabama’s F You To The Supreme Court Isn’t Working Out The Way They Hoped
Again Alabama is on the wrong side of a court ruling.
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Morning Docket: 10.24.22
* The first rule of stealing from law firm trust accounts: Do not steal from law firm trust accounts. [NBC 12] * Not sure what to make of courts putting the hold on Biden's debt relief? Here's a primer. [WWLT] * Democracy litigated: The attacks on the Voting Rights Act foretell a different relationship to democracy and representation for many. [Al Jazeera] * Peering at a jury of peers: Jury selection is staring for Trump's tax evading shenanigans. [NPR] * Peer Pressure: NY's pay transparency law may have the dire impact of encouraging people to demand equal pay for equal work. The horror. [NY Post]
Morning Docket: 10.05.22
* Nothing says spooky month like learning about zombie laws! [Idaho Capital Sun] * Have you heard of Texas' No Surprises Act? Here's a primer. [AMA-ASSN] * New Jersey is trying to make a Voting Rights Act of its own. [New Jersey Monitor] * The newest objection to Biden's loan relief? It helps Black people too much. [Wa Po]
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
John Roberts Suggests Some Kind Of Voting Rights ‘Preclearance’ Like The One He Personally Destroyed
The Chief worries about discriminatory redistricting plans going into effect before review. So did the rest of us, buddy.
Morning Docket: 10.21.21
* The struggling democracy with nukes still can't pull it together enough to even talk about a new voting rights bill. [ABC News] * Montana's AG wants abortion law in place that may violate the state's constitution. See what you've started, Texas? [U.S. News] * NYPD police union threatens to sue if officers are required to get vaccinated. Can Pfizer just come up with a donut version of the vaccine? I feel like that could do the trick. [Fox News] * Lawsuit claims that Oklahoma's anti-CRT laws violate the 1st and 14th amendments. Interesting argument, I wonder if anyone has made it before. [NBC News] * Change in Arizona law aims to reduce the frequency of street racing. Bold move — it will likely rule the state out as a place to record Fast & Furious 37: Road Runner's Requiem. [ABC 15]
Morning Docket: 10.19.21
* Map drawing that weakens Latino vote in Texas faces Voting Rights Act scrutiny. I hope that whatever is left of it gets the job done. [The Dallas Morning News] * Looks like Michigan is about to be a UBE state! Woop woop! [Law.com] * Groups "Black Men Build" and "The Smile Trust, Inc." continue to feed and clothe unsheltered folks in Miami despite ordinances. Sounds like some good governance to me. [Miami Herald] * Jussie Smollett still headed to trial after judge dismisses his plea. No way 50 Cent is gonna let this go without some Grade A petty. [Yahoo!] * SCOTUS upholds strong qualified immunity standard for police. [New York Times]
Justice Alito Eviscerates Voting Rights Act With Masterclass Of Sophistry
Want to completely rewrite a statute? Here you go!
Judicial Notice: Vernon Jordan, RIP
Plus other notable legal news from the week that was.