The NPR Politics Podcast Supreme Court Rejects Theory That Threatened Election Integrity
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Jun 27, 2023 A landmark Supreme Court ruling has reshaped the landscape of election integrity by rejecting the independent state legislature theory, which claimed lawmakers had unchecked power over federal elections. The decision allows state courts to review election laws, ensuring a check on legislative authority. The discussion also highlights the dynamics of state power as Republican-led legislatures seek to expand their control amid upcoming elections, revealing the intricate balance between judicial oversight and political influence in shaping fair electoral processes.
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Moore v. Harper Case
- The Supreme Court case Moore v. Harper concerned a North Carolina congressional map.
- Republican lawmakers argued they had special power over federal elections, unchecked by state courts.
Supreme Court Ruling
- The Supreme Court rejected the independent state legislature theory 6-3.
- Chief Justice Roberts's majority opinion affirmed state courts' role in reviewing election laws.
Concerns about Independent State Legislature Theory
- The independent state legislature theory could have empowered state lawmakers to manipulate election rules.
- This could have led to lawsuits and instability in elections like the 2024 presidential race.