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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.
Featured Resources
The Ohio Secretary of State conducted this legislative analysis of House Bill 260, the election enhancements bill introduced by State Representatives Dan Stewart and Tracy Heard.
The EAC's annual report on 2008 spending provides detailed information regarding states’ usage of HAVA funds, as well as data on competitive grants distributed by the EAC. Of the $2.96 billion they received from the EAC, states have spent 76% and are expected to use remaining funds in 2010.
The opinion in the case of League of Women Voters of Indiana, Inc. v. Todd Rokita, Indiana Secretary of State.
This report reviews the election process across all fifty states, using the Carter-Baker Commission’s recommendations as guidelines.
This law review article explores a range of the legal issues the Supreme Court confronted in the Indiana voter ID case.
Research Projects
FairVote develops and promotes practical strategies to improve elections at the local, state and national levels.
Dēmos is a non-partisan public policy research and advocacy organization founded in 2000. A multi-issue national organization, Dēmoscombines research, policy development, and advocacy to influence public debates and catalyze change.
Center for Democracy & Election Management was established at the School of Public Affairs at American University in 2002. Their broader goal is to pave the way for and strengthen democracy through improved electoral performance.
The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on fundamental issues of democracy and justice.
Election Law @ Moritz, run through Moritz College of Law at the Ohio State University, contains both explanation and commentary on a wealth of election reform issues from a legal perspective.
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