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TexasTowelie

(128,150 posts) Wed Apr 1, 2026, 03:36 PM Apr 1

Trump judge drops "blockbuster" ruling against Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen

Democracy Watch episode 496: Republicans lose voter suppression case in conservative court

The following summary is AI-generated.

- A conservative 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Arkansas's ban on online voter registration requiring a wet ink signature, calling it an unnecessary barrier.

- The decision, authored by a George Bush appointee and joined by a Donald Trump appointee, blocks the law, which disproportionately affects young, first-time, and minority voters.

- The ruling sets a precedent that could influence other conservative courts and embolden judges nationwide to strike down similar voter suppression laws.

- The case was brought by Marc Elias's law firm on behalf of voter registration groups like Get Loud Arkansas and vote.org, after winning at the trial level.

- The decision highlights how states use immaterial requirements (like wet signatures or specific ballot envelopes) to suppress votes, often targeting Democratic-leaning voters.

- While legal victories are critical, the speaker emphasizes that long-term solutions require Democrats to pass federal legislation protecting voting rights.

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Trump judge drops "blockbuster" ruling against Trump - Brian Tyler Cohen (Original Post) TexasTowelie Apr 1 OP

Way to go Mark Elias! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 1 #1

Thank you Marc Elias. sheshe2 Apr 1 #2

Rough day, eh Donnie? paleotn Apr 1 #3

Feels good to see his face as he storms out of the Supreme Court hearing. NH Ethylene Apr 1 #4

Mahalo, TexasT & Marc Elias! Cha Apr 1 #5

Marc Elias rules on MSNOW and his law firm rules in the courtroom! generalbetrayus Apr 1 #6

We The People... BurnDoubt Apr 1 #7

50 Shades Of Blue

(11,503 posts)

1. Way to go Mark Elias!

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 03:38 PM

Apr 1

sheshe2

(98,439 posts)

2. Thank you Marc Elias.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 04:00 PM

Apr 1

From what I have read on bsky, he has his hands full.

paleotn

(22,733 posts)

3. Rough day, eh Donnie?

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 05:50 PM

Apr 1

NH Ethylene

(31,395 posts)

4. Feels good to see his face as he storms out of the Supreme Court hearing.

Reply to paleotn (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 05:52 PM

Apr 1

Cha

(320,554 posts)

5. Mahalo, TexasT & Marc Elias!

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 05:54 PM

Apr 1

generalbetrayus

(1,983 posts)

6. Marc Elias rules on MSNOW and his law firm rules in the courtroom!

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 06:15 PM

Apr 1

BurnDoubt

(1,908 posts)

7. We The People...

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Wed Apr 1, 2026, 06:40 PM

Apr 1

Need to begin challenging the validity of Citizens United (Corporations ARE NOT PEOPLE. Where’s the Heartbeat, since that’s the proof of Human-ness?), and Immunity, because it’s WAY TOO OBVIOUS why.
We are where we are because the Heritage Foundation harassed the Court with every motion in-or-out of the book for sixty-plus years getting us trussed-up for Operation 2025.
Thank You, Marc Elias, for a glimmer of Hope..

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