Short Circuit Short Circuit 300 | The Cause of Action Community
Nov 30, 2023
This episode of the podcast explores the right to sue for voting rights and the attempts to keep former President Trump off the ballot. The hosts discuss the Eighth Circuit's interpretation of the Voting Rights Act and the limitations on suing to enforce rights. They also dive into the legal case against Trump's candidacy in the New Hampshire primary, examining the concept of political competitor standing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Reflections, Celebrations, and the Voting Rights Community's Concerns
03:51 • 4min
The Right to Sue for Discrimination under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act
08:12 • 9min
Dissent over the Role of Federal Courts in Enforcing Rights
17:14 • 2min
The Supreme Court's Stance on Implying Causes of Action
18:45 • 9min
Challenging Trump's Candidacy in the New Hampshire Primary
27:36 • 18min