Posted on 12/09/2020 12:29:22 PM PST by tarpit
1STATEMENT OF INTEREST OF AMICI“In the context of a Presidential election,”state actions “implicate a uniquely important national interest,” because“the impact of the votes cast in each State is affected by the votes cast for the various candidates in other States.” Anderson v.Celebrezze, 460 U.S. 780, 794–95 (1983). “For the President and the Vice President of the United States are the only elected officials who represent all the voters in the Nation.” Id.Amicicuriaeare the States of Missouri,Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi,Montana,Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah,and West Virginia.1Amicihaveseveralimportant interests in this case. First, the States have a strong interest in safeguarding the separation of powers among state actors in the regulation of Presidential elections. The Electors Clause of Article II, § 1 carefully separatespower among state actors, and itassignsa specific functionto the “Legislature thereof” in each State. U.S.CONST. art. II, § 1, cl. 4.Our system of federalism relies on separation of powers to preserve liberty at every level of government, and the separation of powers in the ElectorsClause is no exception. The States have a strong interest in preserving the proper roles of state legislatures in the administration of federal elections, and thussafeguarding the individual liberty of their citizens.
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Saw it!
:-)
No, I think you’re right. They’ve filed to be “friends of the court,” and not as plaintiffs. Still, it strengthens the case, and they can provide legal support and expand upon the case from Texas. (Also, from what I understand.)
Or are they doing as I'd expect which is to ignore it?
This is AMICI CURIAE which means they are not part of the particular litigation but are allowed by the court to advise.
The other states are not joining as plaintiffs. They are filing briefs in support of Texas.
I’ll bring Lil Farmer’s great explanation post, of the reason why, here....
The Sekulow show is explaining everything. These states are not joining the lawsuit right now, but filing amicus briefs in support of the case. This still gives weight to the Texas case without creating delays filing motions to add all of them. If a state joined the actual case, that is called intervening. So far only Trump is going to be added as an intervenor.
So, they also are talking what happens if SCOTUS rules in favor of Texas, what will happen is the legislature in the 4 states will have to choose electors. If they cant come to an agreement, it goes to the House of Representatives.
They are talking a lot about Georgia. The speaker they have on there “Andy” is from Georgia. He is knowledgeable about Ga and is stunned at what is happening here.
If this suit fails, said litigant states should secede. But probably no guts. Even though feds/other states wouldnt have the backbone to oppose. I would pull of stakes and move to one of those states.
All of these states have not yet joined as plaintiffs nor have they filed such a motion yet.
If this suit fails, said litigant states should secede. But probably no guts. Even though feds/other states wouldnt have the backbone to oppose. I would pull of stakes and move to one of those states.
Sorry, I missed Montana. But where are Idaho, Alaska, Ohio??
“It looks like Tennessee showed up! Yay!”
I was glad to see Tennessee sign on. Trump won by a large percentage of votes in TN... Lots of folk upset with the fraud which is so visible.
Todd Rokita, the incoming Indiana AG, encouraged the outgoing one to sign on.
Todd’s been SoS and a House Rep. Got the photo ID requirement going in Indiana. Tried to be Governor but Holcomb beat him out
SCOTUS upheld Rokita’s photo ID law.
Here’s a clue: CNN headline: “Melania just wants to go home”
Great! I see that my state (WV) has joined in.
GREAT news! Would be nice if the number of States continues increasing.
Trump won Wyoming by 70+ percent, Idaho by 63+ percent. Where are they??
Georgia is one of the defendant states.
Important: Texas has a motion for leave to file. That motion can be denied in a single sentence.
Did ANY of you READ this?
It is full of TYPOS! Words run together and words I don’t know!
This must be FAKE! /S
Where’s New Jersey? Oh never mind, we’re part of the Covid Corrupt Governor Caucus.
I would rather see all 16 states join as actual Plaintiffs, or file their own lawsuits. Amicus Curiae docs usually are fluff, and easily ignored.
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