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Under this theory, the state legislature can operate outside of state constitutional requirements, with no review by independent courts. No checks, no balances. Just a partisan legislature making partisan rules to govern federal elections. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 7, 2022

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A group of legislators appealed this decision, bringing the case to the US Supreme Court. Invoking the so-called independent state legislature theory, they argue that only legislators have the power to set state rules for federal elections and state courts have no role. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 7, 2022

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This ruling could: ▪️ Limit state court review of voter suppression laws. ▪️ Make it so state courts, governors, and commissions don't have power to create or veto congressional maps. ▪️ Pave the way for partisan state legislatures to subvert election results. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Dec. 7, 2022