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No Relief from Different Counties Using Different Methods to Cure Absentee-Ballot Errors

Robert Timothy Reagan
July 11, 2023

Barnette v. Lawrence (Timothy J. Savage, E.D. Pa. 2:20-cv-5477)
An election-day complaint challenged unequal procedures in two counties for curing absentee-ballot errors. Following a hearing, the plaintiffs withdrew their motion for a temporary restraining order, and the judge denied the motion.
Subject: Absentee and early voting. Topics: Absentee ballots; equal protection; intervention; matters for state courts; class action.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Tags:
Class Actions | Equal Protection | Election Litigation | Absentee Ballots | Early Voting | Equal Protection | Intervention | Matters for State Courts | Emergency Proceedings | U.S. District Courts | E.D. Pa.