Today, Explained The Supreme Court is back and “even more consequential”
Oct 3, 2022
Ian Millhiser, Vox’s Supreme Court correspondent, delves into the significance of the Court's new session. He discusses the risks to democracy posed by upcoming cases like Moore v. Harper, highlighting its potential effects on electoral integrity. Millhiser reflects on the historical context of Bush v. Gore and connects it to contemporary voting rights issues. He also emphasizes the critical cases that could reshape democracy and the troubling implications of the Court's recent conservative rulings on marginalized communities.
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Democracy at Stake
- This Supreme Court term could be more consequential than the last, threatening democracy itself.
- Without voting rights and fair elections, other rights become meaningless.
Independent State Legislature Doctrine
- The "independent state legislature doctrine" in Moore v. Harper threatens state control over elections.
- This could allow state legislatures to bypass courts and potentially manipulate election outcomes.
Origins of the Doctrine
- The independent state legislature doctrine originated during Bush v. Gore.
- Several current justices, including Roberts, Kavanaugh, and Barrett, were involved in that case.