Judge Sanctions Trump Attorneys Over Conspiracy-Riddled Clinton Lawsuit
In his ruling, the judge asserted that Trump’s legal team had tried to abuse the court system by filing a lawsuit for purely political purposes.
Political Litigation
Fetterman Campaign Files Lawsuit to Count Misdated Pennsylvania Mail-in Ballots
The Fetterman campaign claims that Pennsylvania’s practice of discounting incorrectly dated mail-in ballots could disenfranchise thousands of otherwise eligible voters.
Trump Sues N.Y. Attorney General, Seeks Injunction Protecting Trust Information
The former president is seeking a court order preventing New York Attorney General Letitia James from obtaining information about the Trump Organization’s controlling trust.
Michigan Judge Tosses Republican Lawsuit Against Flint Officials
While the judge did not rule on the specific merits of the lawsuit, he found that the Republican Party and the Republican National Committee lacked sufficient standing to file the complaint.
Black Farmers File Lawsuit Over Repeal of Debt Forgiveness Program
The Biden administration revised its agricultural debt relief program, allowing impoverished farmers of any race to apply for benefits.
Supreme Court Declines New Hampshire Legislature’s Remote Meetings Lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by lawmakers who no longer feel safe attending in-person legislative sessions.
Illinois Republicans Seek to Invalidate Thousands of Mail-in Ballots
Filed by Illinois conservatives, the lawsuit alleges that mail-in ballots received after Election Day should be considered “illegal” and invalid.
Missouri Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging New Voter I.D. Law
Critics of the controversial new claim law alleged that the restrictions could disenfranchise thousands of vulnerable Missourians.
Federal Judge Rejects GOP-Led States’ Effort to Overturn Student Debt Relief
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett also rejected a separate lawsuit intended to block Biden’s debt relief plan from taking effect.
American Civil Liberties Union Re-Files Nevada Voting Lawsuit
The A.C.L.U. claims that Nye County’s plan to hand-count ballots risks the premature release of election results.