Constitutional Law
Jan. 19, 2001
Rehnquist Bashes Ballot Box
Although the majority of the U.S. Supreme Court in Bush v. Gore limited its decision to equal protection grounds, it is impossible to ignore the concurrence of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, which challenged the right to vote itself. Surprisingly, this activist notion has received little attention.
David A. Lash
Managing Counsel for Pro Bono and Public Services O'Melveny & Myers LLP
The opinions expressed here are his own.
Although the majority of the U.S. Supreme Court in Bush v. Gore limited its decision to equal protection grounds, it is impossible to ignore the concurrence of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, which challenged the right to vote itself. Surprisingly, this activist notion has received little attention.
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