On Tuesday (December 8), the U.S. Supreme Court set a deadline of 3:00 p.m. local time on December 10 for the states of Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin, which have been sued by Texas for “unconstitutionality,” to file briefs before then.
In an unsigned brief in the docket, the court directed the defendants to submit arguments on the plaintiffs’ motion in limine and motion for temporary restraining order.
On Dec. 8, Texas filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court alleging that the four states unconstitutionally amended their election laws, failed to treat voters fairly, and relaxed measures governing ballot integrity that triggered significant voting irregularities.
“The sacrosanct trust in the integrity of our election process connects our citizens to the states of this Commonwealth,” said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a statement, “Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin has undermined that trust and compromised the security and integrity of the 2020 election.”
The Texas lawsuit asks the Court to rule that the 2020 elections in four states are unconstitutional; to prohibit the counting of votes cast by the electoral college in four states; and, for defendant states that have already appointed electors, to direct state legislatures to appoint new electors in accordance with the Constitution.
In addition to seeking a remedy to determine the outcome of the 2020 election, Texas also asked the Supreme Court to clarify the law for future races.
“In addition to (seeking) injunctive relief for this election, the plaintiff states also seek declaratory relief for all future presidential elections. This issue is clearly repetitive and escapes review,” the complaint said, adding, “It is urgent that the Court focus its attention (on this matter), declare clearly what the (relevant) law is, and restore public confidence in this election.”
Currently, the attorneys general of Arkansas, Alabama, Missouri and Louisiana have issued statements in support of the Texas lawsuit, but have yet to formally join the suit.
Recent Comments