Thank you, Tom, for highlighting this issue. The GOP's strategy is indeed cunning. The case will proceed through the judicial process, starting with a hearing in Wake County Superior Court. The North Carolina Supreme Court did not expedite the case, so lower courts will decide on voter exclusion over the coming months, with the State Sup…
Thank you, Tom, for highlighting this issue. The GOP's strategy is indeed cunning. The case will proceed through the judicial process, starting with a hearing in Wake County Superior Court. The North Carolina Supreme Court did not expedite the case, so lower courts will decide on voter exclusion over the coming months, with the State Supreme Court making the final decision.
This could potentially disenfranchise a large block of Democratic voters statewide near election time.
Historically, similar tactics were used in Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections (1966) and Shelby County v. Holder (2013). It is important to remember that the 15th Amendment prevents states from disenfranchising voters based on race, color, or previous servitude.
The issue of failing to follow the guidelines which come into existence after a voter registered may be an issue that must be decided by the US Supreme Court. However, given the current US Supreme Court, which appears favorable to such tactics, I would not recommend holding our breath!
Thank you, Tom, for highlighting this issue. The GOP's strategy is indeed cunning. The case will proceed through the judicial process, starting with a hearing in Wake County Superior Court. The North Carolina Supreme Court did not expedite the case, so lower courts will decide on voter exclusion over the coming months, with the State Supreme Court making the final decision.
This could potentially disenfranchise a large block of Democratic voters statewide near election time.
Historically, similar tactics were used in Harper v. Virginia Board of Elections (1966) and Shelby County v. Holder (2013). It is important to remember that the 15th Amendment prevents states from disenfranchising voters based on race, color, or previous servitude.
The issue of failing to follow the guidelines which come into existence after a voter registered may be an issue that must be decided by the US Supreme Court. However, given the current US Supreme Court, which appears favorable to such tactics, I would not recommend holding our breath!