The reason the very bad 5th Circuit opinion on Texas's voter id law is likely to stand is because of appointments Trump has ALREADY MADE to the 5th Circuit. There's a lot of more of this to come, and it will outlast Trump
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I've now updated my post on a most disingenuous opinion by 5th Circuit Judge Edith Jones, essentially precluding plaintiffs from seeking new federal supervision for Texas voting rules. Little chance of further appeal. #txlege #scotushttps://twitter.com/rickhasen/status/989976185168801792 …
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It was Judge Prado.
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yes i've corrected thx
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The 3-judge panel said concerns that the Texas voter ID law's criminal penalties would intimidate voters were “wholly speculative.” Actually, that’s a good description of what reputable studies have shown about widespread voter fraud, the alleged reason for voter ID laws.
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District judges for show; circuit judges for dough.
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Of course, Texas has to keep up its reputation as racist
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Edith is no doubt on the GOP payroll.
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She has always been radically conservative and more alarming was often on the short list for supreme Court justice.
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