Week of September 30, 2012
News Wire
The latest election law headlines taken from media outlets across the country during the week of September 30, 2012.
- Michigan - Secretary of State Ruth Johnson ordered to appear in court for hearing in voting case (Detroit Free Press)
- Colorado - Voters who answered citizenship check get thanks (Denver Post)
- Montana - State appeals donation ruling - Campaigns eye unlimited contributions — for now (Montana Standard)
- New Mexico - Poll challenger training by local GOP draws fire (Santa Fe New Mexican)
- Florida - Fort Lauderdale judge upholds voter purge (Orlando Sentinel)
- Florida - Florida elections supervisors ordered to review GOP voter forms for possible fraud (Palm Beach Post)
- Montana - Federal judge strikes down Montana’s campaign contribution limits (Helena Independent Record)
- Tennessee - Memphis seeks to take voter ID appeal to Tennessee Supreme Court (Knoxville News Sentinel)
- New Hampshire - NH Supreme Court to hear voter registration case (New Hampshire Union Leader)
- Michigan, Wisconsin - Romney seeks extended deadline for overseas voters, including in Michigan (Detroit News)
- South Carolina - Feds clear SC online registration law (Charlotte Observer)
- Florida - Judge expected to rule on voter purge this week (South Florida Sun-Sentinel)
- Mississippi - Mississippi voter ID law still on hold pending further DOJ review (Jackson Clarion Ledger)
- Pennsylvania - Pennsylvania voter ID law enforcement halted by judge (Washington Post)
- California - California voters rejecting change to campaign financing (San Jose Mercury News)
- Oklahoma - Inactive voters cut from rolls (Tulsa World)
- Florida - In Florida, G.O.P. Says Voter Forms Are Suspect (The New York Times )
- - Suit aims to protect Ohio arrestees' voting rights
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Commentary
Commentary on the latest developments in election law during the week of September 30, 2012.
- Foley - New Swing State Website Tool (Among Today's Voting Law News)
- Foley - Two Big Cases Ready for Major Appellate Rulings
Information & Analysis
Information and analysis on the latest developments in election law during the week of September 30, 2012.
- Sixth Circuit Affirms District Court in Ohio Early Voting Case
- Judge Does Not Halt Florida's Process of Purging Voter Rolls
- PA Judge Blocks Voter ID Law for November Election
Litigation Documents
Below is a list of important litigation documents that were added to our site during the week of September 30, 2012. For a complete list of documents for a particular case, please visit the respective case page. You can view all cases EL@M is following by visiting the Major Pending Cases.
- Obama for America v. Husted (Case Page)
Opinion and Order Affirming District Court (10/5/12)
- Arcia v. Detzner (Case Page)
Order Denying Motion for Preliminary Injunction (10/5/12) - Applewhite v. Pennsylvania (Case Page)
Order Granting in part Preliminary Injunction (10/2/12)
