Moore v. Harper and 'independent state legislature theory':
Moore v. Harper and 'independent state legislature theory': Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union
A professor from Columbia Law School explains the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Moore v. Harper, a 2023 case that brought a fringe legal theory, the 'independent state legislature theory,' to the nation's highest court. A positive ruling would have had far-reaching implications for American elections.
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Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union
Follow the pursuit of democracy from the Revolutionary War through recurring cycles of civil rights progress and backlash, the 2021 Capitol riot and beyond. Explore the impact of voter rights and a civics curriculum on engaged and informed citizens.
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