Well unfortunately following the law to the strict letter was dealt a blow the other day when during oral arguments before the Supreme Court the attorney representing Kobach's office was forced to admit that past Secretaries of State had not followed the strict letter of the law in all cases and that 'substantial compliance' had been acceptable. The court may rule that if that had been allowed in the past then it should be allowed now.
I see.
“In the past, the law was not enforced. But we have decided to enforce the law.”
“How dare you! Start breaking the law like everyone else!”