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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for July 2023

Welcome to the July 10 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia · Jul 10, 2023

Most common 100 surnames in Merseyside and how many people share yours

Tens of thousands of people share the most popular names

Liverpool Echo · Jul 10, 2023

'Shameful' daughter of Captain Tom shares smiling holiday snap amid row over spa

Hannah Ingram-Moore posted a picture of her and her family sunning it up abroad amidst an ongoing scandal over whether Captain Tom's name was used to build a luxury pool and spa at their Bedfordshire mansion

Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2023

Commentary: Thanks to the Supreme Court, US elections are safe from at least one threat

In a 6-3 decision in Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the independent state legislature theory, a radical theory that could have undermined voting rights and upended our elections.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023

Steve Calabresi on Moore v. Harper

Leading originalist constitutional law scholar comments on the Supreme Court's recent rejection of independent state legislature theory.

Reason · Jun 29, 2023

Chief Justice Roberts Calls Out Counsel In Moore v. Harper

This opinion continues a trend where the Court faults lawyers for making certain arguments, not making other arguments.

Reason · Jun 28, 2023

Supreme Court says state lawmakers can't just ignore state law when drawing voting districts or choosing presidential electors

For months, legislators, legal scholars and people simply interested in democracy and elections were fixated on a case before the Supreme Court, Moore v. Harper. Those following the case, which asked the justices to rule on the “independent state legislature doctrine,” have held their collective breath awaiting the outcome, which…

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023

Download Edited Version Of Moore v. Harper From Barnett/Blackman Supplement

About half the case is on jurisdiction/mootness, and the other half is on election law.

Reason · Jun 27, 2023

Supreme Court Confirms That State Legislatures Can't Ignore the Constitution When Writing Election Rules

Chief Justice John Roberts decisively rejected the independent state legislature theory.

Reason · Jun 27, 2023

Experts warn over SCOTUS election ruling

Big win for democracy leaves "just enough room for a bit of mischief in the future," law professor says

Salon · Jun 27, 2023