The only voter ID anyone should need
As you know, the state of Texas has filed a lawsuit in the DC District Federal Court – the same court that is hearing the preclearance lawsuit – to get the odious voter ID law precleared. Michael Li introduces us to the judges that will be hearing this case.
Texas’ suit over its voter ID law has been assigned to a familiar face, Judge Rosemary Collyer, who is one of three judges hearing Texas’ suit over preclearance of its redistricting maps.
In addition to Judge Collyer, Chief Judge David Sentelle of the D.C. Circuit, on Friday, appointed Circuit Judge David Tatel and District Judge Robert Wilkins to sit on the panel. (Order here)
Judge Tatel is a Clinton appointee, and Judge Wilkins is an Obama appointee. As Juanita notes, that’s about as favorable a draw as Dems could want. Yes, I know, this is all a warmup act for SCOTUS, but it’s still critically important to get a good ruling. I’m hopeful this trial will go as well as the other one seems to have gone.