Independent State Legislature Theory Regulating Federal Elections Shot Down By SCOTUS In 6-3 Ruling

[Wild Bill Kelsoe]

Yeah. I’ll some how get over my big loss.

No you won't...lol

 

[otto105]

The conservative judges vote for what the law says screwey.

Hilarious

 

[Stann]

Oral arguments for Moore v. Harper in December had some campaigners worried that at least five justices would embrace independent state legislature theory (ISLT), whose proponents claim the U.S. Constitution only empowers state legislatures to regulate federal elections, without checks from state constitutions, courts, or governors.

However, in the case—which stemmed from a fight over North Carolina's congressional map—Chief Justice John Roberts, fellow conservatives Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh, and liberals Elena Kagan, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Sonia Sotomayor rejected ISLT. Right-wing Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Neil Gorsuch dissented.

The elections clause of the U.S. Constitution "does not vest exclusive and independent authority in state legislatures to set the rules regarding federal elections," Roberts wrote for the majority. "When state legislatures prescribe the rules concerning federal elections, they remain subject to the ordinary exercise of state judicial review."

In 'very big deal for the survival of our Democracy,' SCOTUS rejects fringe legal theory

This is a developing story… Please check back for possible updates...Democracy defenders across the United States on Tuesday breathed a collective sigh of relief after half of the U.S. Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority joined with the three liberal justices to reject a "dangerous" legal...

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Another right wing pipe dream shot down in flames.

Why do these right wing nuts hate America so much that they keep trying to destroy it. I think they're all crazy.

 

[jbrownson0831]

Why do these right wing nuts hate America so much that they keep trying to destroy it. I think they're all crazy.

Hmmm right wing nuts like me love, support and serve their country....just like I did for 25 years.
In which branch of the military did you serve whackjob??

 

[Stann]

Hmmm right wing nuts like me love, support and serve their country....just like I did for 25 years.
In which branch of the military did you serve whackjob??

I am no whack job, but since you mention that term, you may well be one. I enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam War when a lot of people were leaving for Canada. Although it's none of your business and people join the military for a lot of different reasons, it is no sure sign of patriotism. Not trying to destroy the country would be a good start on patriotism.

 

[jbrownson0831]

I am no whack job, but since you mention that term, you may well be one. I enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam War when a lot of people were leaving for Canada. Although it's none of your business and people join the military for a lot of different reasons, it is no sure sign of patriotism. Not trying to destroy the country would be a good start on patriotism.

Good for you, then as a fellow military veteran I suggest that you respect those that serve no matter what our politics are and understand that serving SHOULD be a sign of patriotism, even if they are not for you. As for destroying the country, I think you are a little mixed up on your parties.

 

[jbrownson0831]

I am no whack job, but since you mention that term, you may well be one. I enlisted in the Air Force during the Vietnam War when a lot of people were leaving for Canada. Although it's none of your business and people join the military for a lot of different reasons, it is no sure sign of patriotism. Not trying to destroy the country would be a good start on patriotism.

And going into the Air Force rather than running to Canada does show some sort of patriotism imo, and certainly a slick move to stay out of Viet Nam.

 

[0311]

Why do these right wing nuts hate America so much that they keep trying to destroy it. I think they're all crazy.

MAGA MAGGOTS hate America, they love the Rapist and Traitor.

 

[0311]

Good for you, then as a fellow military veteran I suggest that you respect those that serve no matter what our politics are and understand that serving SHOULD be a sign of patriotism, even if they are not for you. As for destroying the country, I think you are a little mixed up on your parties.

Respect is earned, not given. You choose to support a man who calls Americans Killed In Action, "Suckers and Losers".

The Rapist and Traitor attacks Gold Star Families.

I see no reason to support any person who would vote the Orange Piece of Shit.

 

[Oddball]

The conservative judges vote for what the law says screwey.

They voted to give the judiciary more power than was spelled out in the letter of the Constituiton, which the weathervane Roberts agreed with just a few years ago, in an AZ case.

We're now being ruled by angry mobs and the moral cowards without the spines to stand up to them.

 

[otto105]

Hmmm right wing nuts like me love, support and serve their country....just like I did for 25 years.
In which branch of the military did you serve whackjob??

Do you 100% support Democracy?

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

Another step closer to chaos. The next time you people steal an election will be the end of our country as we have known it. Believe it or not, that will effect you, too. It's going to bring down this system and in so doing, your chance to live in peace and prosperity, as well. Keep laughing, loon.

Scotus forces the states to recognize the separation of powers and checks and balances.

Don't worry, Esdraelon. Good America will never let MAGA over throw good, solid, fair elections.

 

[jbrownson0831]

Scotus forces the states to recognize the separation of powers and checks and balances.

Don't worry, Esdraelon. Good America will never let MAGA over throw good, solid, fair elections.

Exactly, since MAGA isn't cheating...right Slow Hoser?

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

They voted to give the judiciary more power than was spelled out in the letter of the Constituiton, which the weathervane Roberts agreed with just a few years ago, in an AZ case.

We're now being ruled by angry mobs and the moral cowards without the spines to stand up to them.

No, oddball, we can stand up to your angry mobs and moral cowards with one hand tied behind our backs. Done thing.

 

[jbrownson0831]

No, oddball, we can stand up to your angry mobs and moral cowards with one hand tied behind our backs. Done thing.

You can overturn cars, start fires and steal big screens with one hand tied behind your back?
Wow.

 

[otto105]

Exactly, since MAGA isn't cheating...right Slow Hoser?

Maga just uses government to decrease voting by its perceived opposition.

 

[WEATHER53]

In essence, states can’t change laws nor make up new ones during the course of an election

 

[0311]

Hmmm right wing nuts like me love, support and serve their country....just like I did for 25 years.
In which branch of the military did you serve whackjob??

I served my country for 6-Years. First as a Combat Infantryman in Viet Nam and later as a Communications Center Specialist at the United States Army Communications Command. Pentagon TeleCommunications Center Room 5!910.

I love my Country. I totally support American Democracy.

YOU support a Russian Loving Draft Dodger that attacks Gold Star Families and called U.S. Military Personnel Killed In Action "Suckers and Losers".

I am proud of my military service. As far as I am concerned, the highest calling there is this, to serve your country in uniform.

10-Men I was in Basic wit died in Viet Nam. I was able to visit grave of one at Arlington Cemetery (I was billeted at Ft. Meyer Virginia only 1/4 Mile from back gate of Ft. Meyer).

The Rapist and Traitor dishonors those men and women who died for our country by slandering them in death. He stands with a Russian Dictator and sides with that Dictator. I could support or vote any person who did that. YOU DO.

Don't question the military service of other members of this forum, you support a man who shits on the graves of our war dead.

 

[Stann]

Good for you, then as a fellow military veteran I suggest that you respect those that serve no matter what our politics are and understand that serving SHOULD be a sign of patriotism, even if they are not for you. As for destroying the country, I think you are a little mixed up on your parties.

I did not say that, I respect people who do not twist the truth. I said serving in the military doesn't necessarily equate to patriotism for some people, It did in my case. But since you implied that it didn't, I cannot respect you or the things you say. You're not supporting anyone, not even yourself.

 

[BackAgain]

Oral arguments for Moore v. Harper in December had some campaigners worried that at least five justices would embrace independent state legislature theory (ISLT), whose proponents claim the U.S. Constitution only empowers state legislatures to regulate federal elections, without checks from state constitutions, courts, or governors.

However, in the case—which stemmed from a fight over North Carolina's congressional map—Chief Justice John Roberts, fellow conservatives Amy Coney Barrett and Brett Kavanaugh, and liberals Elena Kagan, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Sonia Sotomayor rejected ISLT. Right-wing Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Neil Gorsuch dissented.

The elections clause of the U.S. Constitution "does not vest exclusive and independent authority in state legislatures to set the rules regarding federal elections," Roberts wrote for the majority. "When state legislatures prescribe the rules concerning federal elections, they remain subject to the ordinary exercise of state judicial review."

In 'very big deal for the survival of our Democracy,' SCOTUS rejects fringe legal theory

This is a developing story… Please check back for possible updates...Democracy defenders across the United States on Tuesday breathed a collective sigh of relief after half of the U.S. Supreme Court's right-wing supermajority joined with the three liberal justices to reject a "dangerous" legal...

www.rawstory.com

Another right wing pipe dream shot down in flames.

A godawful opinion. I hope it doesn’t take 50 years to overrule that tragic mistake.