Lemonade from Lemons: Can Advocates Convert Bush v. Gore into a Vehicle for Reform?

23 Pages Posted: 10 Aug 2011

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Steven J. Mulroy

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

Date Written: August 10, 2011

Abstract

In this Article, Steven Mulroy reviews the litigation challenging outmoded voting machine systems under the Equal Protection Clause, using the language in the Supreme Court’s Bush v. Gore decision requiring equal weight given to equal votes in various parts of a state. He examines whether Bush v. Gore actually applies to the factual situations presented by these cases, or whether it is more properly limited very narrowly by its facts. Assuming that it applies, he explores whether plaintiffs need to prove discriminatory intent, and what the proper constitutional standard of review should be.

Suggested Citation

Mulroy, Steven J., Lemonade from Lemons: Can Advocates Convert Bush v. Gore into a Vehicle for Reform? (August 10, 2011). Georgetown Journal on Poverty Law Policy, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2002, University of Memphis Legal Studies Research Paper No. 106, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1907909

Steven J. Mulroy (Contact Author)

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law ( email )

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Memphis, TN 38103-2189
United States

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