January 10, 2011

"No 'Constitutional Signing Statement' for the Guantanamo Transfer Restrictions"

John Elwood explains.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:27 AM

"Texas judge weighs options on witness testimony for DeLay's sentencing"

The Washington Post offers this report.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:17 AM

Supreme Court of Ohio Resolves Provisional Ballot Dispute

See here. The state supreme court appears to read the Ohio statutes regarding provisional ballots strictly, rejecting the argument that a provisional ballot cast in the wrong precinct because of poll worker error should be counted as a valid vote.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:09 AM

"Rules and Rivalries"

Eliza's latest begins: "In the days following Saturday's tragic attack on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., congressional leaders have taken steps to make peace with one another, at least for now. It would be nice to think that in the wake of the Arizona tragedy, and after their unusually productive lame-duck session, members of Congress might finally be ready to work together. But the opening days of the 112th Congress boded poorly for a sudden outbreak of comity."

Posted by Rick Hasen at 08:03 AM

January 09, 2011

"Prop. 8 legal battle has implications for all ballot measures"

The San Diego Union-Tribune offers this report.

Posted by Rick Hasen at 04:35 PM

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