Thomas (Tom) Wolf is Director of Democracy Initiatives at the Brennan Center for Justice.
The Court rejected claims that state legislatures are “independent” while signaling it could review extraordinary state court rulings in federal election cases.
Dangers remain as the justices explore a different path for deciding Moore v. Harper.
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U.S. Supreme Court Affirms State Courts’ Role in Election Cases
The Court rejected claims that state legislatures are “independent” while signaling it could review extraordinary state court rulings in federal election cases.
Risks Ahead in SCOTUS 'Independent State Legislature Theory' Case
Dangers remain as the justices explore a different path for deciding Moore v. Harper.