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No Federal Relief from Long Lines

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone
March 8, 2023

Howard v. Currie (Bernard A. Friedman, E.D. Mich. 2:00-cv-74912)
Having observed long lines in the morning on general-election day 2000, a party and its presidential campaign sued for relief from expected long lines in the evening. The court denied relief.
Subject: Poll hours. Topic: Polling hours.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Election Litigation | Polling Hours | Emergency Proceedings | U.S. District Courts | E.D. Mich.