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marmar

(80,103 posts) Thu May 21, 2026, 02:05 PM Thursday

Democracy Docket: A Made-Up Supreme Court Rule Rigs Election Law for Republicans

May 21, 2026

The Purcell principle is a legal concept in U.S. election law that dictates federal courts should not alter state voting rules, district maps, or election procedures too close to an election. That is, unless you’re a Republican state. Marc Elias breaks down the contradictory nature of the Supreme Court when it comes to using Purcell, and what this means for the redistricting fight ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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Democracy Docket: A Made-Up Supreme Court Rule Rigs Election Law for Republicans (Original Post) marmar Thursday OP

Worse than I had thought. Blatantly changing the rules scipan Thursday #1

The Supreme Cult will make up reasons to throw out Calif & other blue states maps. hvn_nbr_2 Thursday #2

GOP controlled SCOTUS has been stealing elections for 25 years DemocracyForever Thursday #3

scipan

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1. Worse than I had thought. Blatantly changing the rules

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Thu May 21, 2026, 02:57 PM

Thursday

depending on who benefits.

I love listening to him.

hvn_nbr_2

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2. The Supreme Cult will make up reasons to throw out Calif & other blue states maps.

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Thu May 21, 2026, 04:45 PM

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It wouldn't surprise me if they do it so close to the election that Calif can't even have an election.

DemocracyForever

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3. GOP controlled SCOTUS has been stealing elections for 25 years

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Thu May 21, 2026, 05:12 PM

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Why has it taken so long for their brazen pro GOP election stealing to be addressed?

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