Daily Docket — Thursday, Jan. 26 |
“North Carolina’s Republican-controlled Legislature has never been shy about abusing its power to undermine free and fair elections. Yet, even by historical standards, its actions in two recent cases before the state Supreme Court stand out.”
Read Marc’s latest on the Republican-controlled Legislature’s brazen efforts to strong-arm the judicial system. |
Here are some updates from today. |
Today, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to participate in oral argument over a Texas law that requires people who register to vote electronically to also submit a pen-on-paper version of their signature (known as a wet signature). Oral argument is scheduled for March 6.
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Here’s what to expect coming up. |
An important lawsuit is now before the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Back in November, a federal judge ruled that former President Donald Trump is not immune from a lawsuit from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund alleging that he, his campaign and the Republican National Committee engaged in efforts to disenfranchise Black voters during the 2020 election. Trump appealed that “absolute immunity” decision to the D.C. Circuit and we are currently waiting for his opening brief.
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