Marc Elias, an attorney renowned for his pivotal role in contesting 2020 election lawsuits, joins to discuss the perilous rise of election denial as the 2024 election looms. He shares his concerns about the enhanced competence of Trump's team and the sway of election-denying officials in critical swing states. Elias warns of the potential for a more effective assault on democracy, predicting that Trump will claim victory across all states post-election, emphasizing that this is a hallmark of Trump's behavior.

Marc Elias, a leading Democratic election lawyer and advocate for voting rights, discusses the ongoing threats to voter integrity. He emphasizes that the GOP is ramping up efforts to disenfranchise voters more than ever. Elias highlights tactical challenges, such as ballot curing and signature verification issues, particularly in key states like Georgia and Arizona. He warns about the potential impact of Trump’s influence on future elections and stresses the importance of vigilance and activism in protecting democracy.

Marc Elias, a voting rights attorney and founder of Democracy Docket, dives into the absurdities surrounding MAGA politicians' responses to environmental crises, like California's wildfires. He critiques Marjorie Taylor Greene's weather manipulation claims and Lara Trump’s disinformation on water management. Elias also discusses the implications of Trump's 2024 run for accountability, his courtroom outburst, and Melania Trump's upcoming documentary. The conversation highlights the urgency for a strong leftist opposition and re-evaluating media strategies amidst chaotic political narratives.

Marc Elias, one of the nation's leading election attorneys, shares his insights on the critical legal battles shaping this election. He discusses potential recounts and the tactics behind post-election litigation, especially against voter suppression efforts. Elias also addresses Donald Trump's pattern of frivolous lawsuits, the impact of misinformation on voting rights, and how natural disasters could affect electoral outcomes. Their conversation highlights the urgent need for strategies to safeguard democracy and ensure election integrity.

In this engaging discussion, Marc Elias, a prominent attorney celebrated for his pivotal role in the 2020 election lawsuits, shares insights on the rising dangers for the upcoming 2024 elections. He warns of more competent strategies from Trump and allies, emphasizing that election-denying officials now hold significant power in swing states. Elias predicts Trump's inevitable claim of victory across all states and discusses the ongoing threats to democratic processes and voting rights, urging the need for vigilance amidst growing misinformation.

Voting rights attorney Marc Elias shares crucial insights on Republican strategies to manipulate the 2024 election. Tim Walz, the newly nominated Vice Presidential candidate, delivers a stirring speech at the Democratic National Convention, energizing the crowd. Unexpectedly, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces his exit from the race, opting to endorse Trump, stirring political debate. Meanwhile, Trump appears disoriented in his public appearances, raising eyebrows about his campaign's direction. The dynamic political landscape is rich with tension and unexpected turns!

Justin Glawe, a journalist from Rolling Stone, dives into the troubling rise of pro-Trump election officials poised to undermine the 2024 election certification. Joining him is Marc Elias, a dedicated voting rights attorney, who highlights the dangers of extremist beliefs infiltrating local election boards. Together, they discuss the fragile state of election integrity, the need for transparency, and the urgency of public activism to protect democracy. Their conversation brings a mix of alarming realities and a glimmer of hope for the resilience of democratic institutions.

Rick Wilson from The Lincoln Project discusses Trump's reelection strategies, Caroline Kitchener talks about aftermath of post-Roe America, and Marc Elias explains GOP's efforts to stop vote counting. Topics include Trump's rallies, abortion laws impact, voter suppression, and legal troubles.

Dahlia Lithwick is joined by Marc Elias, who has litigated more election and voting cases than almost anyone, to talk about Alabama’s disregard for SCOTUS’ decision in the big Voting Rights Act case of last term, and why the lawlessness is the point. They also delve into the dangers of tying the disqualification of former President Donald J Trump from office under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the outcomes in his criminal trials. And why, when it comes to defending democracy, depending on the courts may make sense in the short term, but faces serious problems in the long term.In this week’s Amicus Plus segment, Dahlia is joined by Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern to discuss Justice Samuel Alito’s chosen venue to publish a love letter to Senator Dick Durbin, Chief Justice John Roberts’ chosen venue to publish a love letter to Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and why a major religious freedom case is looking more and more like a fake spike.  Sign up for Slate Plus now to listen and support our show. Dahlia’s book Lady Justice: Women, the Law and the Battle to Save America, is also available as an audiobook, and Amicus listeners can get a 25 percent discount by entering the code “AMICUS” at checkout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Champion of voting rights, Marc Elias, joins Jen Rubin to discuss Trump's court cases, Republican war on voting rights, and hope in recent wins. They explore gerrymandering, rogue legislatures, and attacking early voting. They highlight courts defending democracy and our power to stand up for important values.