Hearing on Independent State Legislature Theory
2022-08-10T10:45:11-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvMjQzXC8wMDFcLzE2NjAxNDUxODBfMDAxLmpwZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb3ZlciIsImhlaWdodCI6NTA2fX19Legal professionals testified at a House Administration Committee hearing on the Independent State Legislature (ISL) theory, an interpretation of the Constitution that limits states' authority of elections to their legislatures. The witnesses gave a mostly negative assessment of ISL theory, saying that it violates checks and balances within state governments, can encourage too much litigation by appealing to federal courts, is not well founded in history or precedent, and can open the door to undemocratic norms and destabilization. The Supreme Court is expected to hear a case in October 2022, Moore v. Harper, which deals with ISL theory.
Legal professionals testified at a House Administration Committee hearing on the Independent State Legislature (ISL) theory, an interpretati… read more
Legal professionals testified at a House Administration Committee hearing on the Independent State Legislature (ISL) theory, an interpretation of the Constitution that limits states' authority of elections to their legislatures. The witnesses gave a mostly negative assessment of ISL theory, saying that it violates checks and balances within state governments, can encourage too much litigation by appealing to federal courts, is not well founded in history or precedent, and can open the door to undemocratic norms and destabilization. The Supreme Court is expected to hear a case in October 2022, Moore v. Harper, which deals with ISL theory. close
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