Wilfred U. Codrington III
Wilfred U. Codrington III is the Walter Floersheimer Professor of Constitutional Law at Cardozo Law School. He is also a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice.
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Contributions
How State Courts Can Help Deflect the Supreme Court’s Latest Blow to Multiracial Democracy
State courts need not import a federal doctrine directing judges to avoid issuing rulings that could change election rules in the runup to an election.
States Grapple with Problematic Rule from Federal Voting Cases
The Purcell principle, which holds that federal courts should not change voting rules too close to an election, is increasingly being raised in state litigation.
Voting Rights Under State Constitutions, Explained
All but one state constitution affirmatively establishes a right to vote.