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Intimidating Native American Voters

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone
October 9, 2023

Daschle v. Thune (Lawrence L. Piersol, D.S.D. 4:04-cv-4177)
Late on the day before a general election, a U.S. Senator up for reelection filed a federal complaint against his challenger, claiming that the challenger’s supporters were discouraging Native American citizens from voting through a practice of intimidation. After a nighttime evidentiary hearing, the district court granted a temporary restraining order at 1:45 on the morning of the election.
Subject: Polling-place activities. Topics: Party procedures; recusal.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Tags:
Election Litigation | Party Procedures | Polling Place Activities | Emergency Proceedings | U.S. District Courts | D.S.D.