Subject: Electionlawblog news and commentary 4/19/06
From: Rick Hasen
Date: 4/19/2006, 7:13 AM
To: election-law


Three Voting Rights Papers from Tokaji

Dan Tokaji links to three of his forthcoming papers on very interesting voting rights topics.


"Ehrlich Petition Drive Challenges Early Voting; Governor Seeks Ballot Measure on Overturning Law That's Expected to Boost Democrats' Turnout Edge"

The Washington Post offers this report from Maryland.


"Freddie Mac Settles FEC Probe With Record Fine; Mortgage Firm to Pay $3.8 Million Over Fundraising Allegations"

The Washington Post offers this report. The Hill offers this report. Craig Holman's statement for Public Citizen, which brought the complaint, is here. Bob Bauer comments and links to the relevant documents. Alison Hayward comments here and here.


"The Future of Accessible Voting: A Crossroad?"

Ruth Colker offers this comment on the Moritz election law site. It begins: "The disability rights community and the voting rights community have been moving in somewhat different directions with respect to suggesting that voting practices be modified."


"Democrats to appeal ruling upholding poll ID law"

The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette offers this report. Dan Tokaji, who has read the district court's opinion, thinks "it's not at all clear that its reasoning will stand up on appeal." Robbin Stewart has more analysis.


No Texas Redistricting or Vermont Campaign Finance Opinions This Week from Supreme Court

See here. The next opportunity is April 25.

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