I think it all very confusing!
I expect many lawsuits to be filed this week, because it takes that long to gather admissable evidence.
But, anyway, since the most likely method of relief is for state legislatures to submit slates of electors, the deciding “standard of proof” will be what convinces a state legislator that his constituents’ votes are not fairly/lawfully reflected by the state’s Executives slate.
I guess that will vary, but be a very high standard.
Yes it is confusing. In a lawsuit the proper defendants, and plaintiffs must be named. The correct premise must also be claimed. Sidney and CO are excellent lawyers. Hoping they get it right the first time.
There is no law against certification of elections. But reading the EO they may break the law if they perform the action. They may also break their oath given when sworn in However these crimes would be after the fact.
The damages would not occur until after the action, so stopping it before it’s done is the trick. It’s like the bomber can’t be stopped until he puts together an innocent pressure cooker with innocent ingredients. It’s the intent that becomes the crime.
I think it all very confusing!
I find it very confusing, too.
My solution is to basically stand on the sidelines and cheer. I am NOT trying to follow all the threads and details. I cannot affect anything by my knowing or my ignorance. I can pray. I be patient and I can put my focus on local efforts, being kind to those who cross my path and avoid those who are irritants.
And pray. That is the most important work, after all.