Crawford and the Courts
While much of the attention on the Supreme Court’s decision in the Indiana voter ID case has been on its potential effects on the ability of individuals to exercise their right to vote, legal scholars have also examined the broader effect the case may have on other election law cases. In two new essays from Election Law @ Moritz, Christopher Elmendorf and Daniel Tokaji explore how the decision may impact the way courts handle cases dealing with electoral mechanics, including restrictions on participation.

To read Christopher Elmendorf's "Judicial Review of Electoral Mechanics After Crawford," go here.

To read Daniel Tokaji's "Elmendorf on Crawford on Harper," go here.
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