Wednesday, October 01, 2014
WYNN, Circuit Judge:
The right to vote is fundamental. “No right is more
precious in a free country than that of having a voice in the
election of those who make the laws under which, as good
citizens, we must live. Other rights, even the most basic, are
illusory if the right to vote is undermined.” Wesberry v.
Sanders, 376 U.S. 1, 17 (1964). And a tight timeframe before an
election does not diminish that right.
“In decision after decision, [the Supreme] Court has made
clear that a citizen has a constitutionally protected right to
participate in elections on an equal basis with other citizens
in the jurisdiction.” Dunn v. Blumstein, 405 U.S. 330, 336
(1972). ....
That's a good start to today's 4th circuit opinion. Plaintiffs didn't get everything they want,
and will have to fight at the Supreme Court to keep what they did get, but it's a start.
The Supreme Court will likely do nothing, but might take this case and the Wisconsin one
(has an appeal been filed yet?) to address the Purcell problem of changing horses in midstream.
I don't mind if the Supreme Court takes the case. The possible reward is worth the risk.
The right to vote is fundamental. “No right is more
precious in a free country than that of having a voice in the
election of those who make the laws under which, as good
citizens, we must live. Other rights, even the most basic, are
illusory if the right to vote is undermined.” Wesberry v.
Sanders, 376 U.S. 1, 17 (1964). And a tight timeframe before an
election does not diminish that right.
“In decision after decision, [the Supreme] Court has made
clear that a citizen has a constitutionally protected right to
participate in elections on an equal basis with other citizens
in the jurisdiction.” Dunn v. Blumstein, 405 U.S. 330, 336
(1972). ....
That's a good start to today's 4th circuit opinion. Plaintiffs didn't get everything they want,
and will have to fight at the Supreme Court to keep what they did get, but it's a start.
The Supreme Court will likely do nothing, but might take this case and the Wisconsin one
(has an appeal been filed yet?) to address the Purcell problem of changing horses in midstream.
I don't mind if the Supreme Court takes the case. The possible reward is worth the risk.
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