Thursday, October 27, 2016

Texas Voter ID Law Abbott v. Veasey 16-393 Petition


The Supreme Court Abbott v. Veasey 16-393, SCOTUSblog Coverage Petition of the day.

(1) Whether Texas’ Voter-ID law “results in” the abridgment of Voting rights on account of race.

(2) Whether judgment should be rendered for the petitioners on the claim that Texas’ Voter-ID law was enacted with a racially discriminatory purpose.

Oct 19 2016 - Order extending time to file response to petition to and including November 28, 2016, for all respondents.

Oct 18 2016 - Consent to the filing of Amicus Curiae briefs, in support of either Party or of neither Party, received from Counsel for the petitioners.

Oct 17 2016 - Consent to the filing of Amicus Curiae briefs, in support of either party or of neither party, received from Counsel for respondent United States.

Sep 23 2016 - Appendix of Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas, et al. filed.

Sep 23 2016 - Petition for a Writ of Certiorari filed. (Response due October 27, 2016)

CLICK HERE to read the 47 page (PDF) Certiorari.











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