Episode 499: Michigan Case Which Used the ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ to Challenge Voting Rights Ballot Questions is Dismissed

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for April 12, 2024
Michigan Case Which Used the ‘Independent State Legislature Theory’ to Challenge Voting Rights Ballot Questions is Dismissed
We reported last October that 11 Michigan GOP legislators used the “Independent State Legislature” theory to challenge two Michigan ballot questions expanding voting rights. A federal judge dismissed their case April 10th.
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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
Brennan Center for Justice - Moore v. Harper
BallotPedia - Michigan 2018 ballot measures
BallotPedia - Michigan 2022 ballot measures
U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN (via Democracy Docket) - JONATHAN LINDSEY v. GRETCHEN WHITMER Opinion and Order
Michigan Department of Attorney General - Federal Court Rejects Lawsuit of 11 Republican State Legislators, Predicated on Independent State Legislature Theory
Michigan Advance - Federal judge rejects GOP lawmaker suit over state election laws
Democracy Docket - Revisiting Moore v. Harper and the Threats to Democracy

Groups Taking Action:
Michigan Alliance for Retired Americans, Detroit Downriver A. Phillip Randolph Institute, Detroit Disability Power
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