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Exit Polling in Nevada

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone
July 18, 2023

ABC v. Heller (Philip M. Pro, D. Nev. 2:06-cv-1268)
Four weeks before the 2006 general election, news media sought federal court enforcement of their constitutional right to conduct exit polls within 100 feet of polling places. The court granted the media the relief they sought.
Subject: Polling-place activities. Topics: Exit polls; news media; attorney fees.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Tags:
Attorney Fees | Election Litigation | Exit Polls | News Media | Polling Place Activities | Emergency Proceedings | U.S. District Courts | D. Nev.