Analysis & Commentary
Hugh M. Caperton et al. v. A.T. Massey Coal Company, Inc., et al. - Petition for Writ of Certiorari
In the West Virginia recusal case, a petition for certiorari was filed by Petitioners with the U.S. Supreme Court on July 2, 2008.
– 07/03/08
Justice Scalia’s Dueling Opinions
Scalia’s opinion in the ruling overturning D.C.’s gun ban shows the flaws of his trademark judicial thinking. Especially since he marshaled nearly the reverse logic in his dissent to the Guantanamo detainee case.
Authored by: Aziz Huq
– 06/30/08
Expanding Democracy in Florida
Editorial discusses the harshness of state laws, particularly in Florida, which disenfranchises ex-felons.
Authored by: Editorial Staff
– 06/30/08
Ex-felons, homeless are part of state voting process
The Michigan Citizen highlights the importance of its current laws that allow for voting rights for ex-felons to be restored automatically after release from prison.
Authored by: Eric T. Campbell
– 06/30/08
Disenfranchisement in the News
A listing of recent news articles and commentary about felony disenfranchisement.
– 06/30/08
Restrictions on Community-Based Voter Registration Drives
A summary of state statutory restrictions on voter registration drives.
– 06/30/08
Out of Jail, On the Rolls
Editorial references Brennan Center Restoring the Right to Vote report in making the case for restoring voting rights upon release from prison.
Authored by: Boston Globe Editorial Staff
– 06/24/08
Emily Berman on the Firing of US Attorneys
Emily Berman on KUOW’s “The Conversation” discussing the firing of nine US attorneys and executive privilege.
– 06/23/08
Surveillance Bill: The Worst of All Worlds
Analysis of the just-passed “FISA Amendments Act of 2008” on The Nation’s web site.
Authored by: Aziz Huq
– 06/20/08