Constitutional Law,
California Supreme Court
Sep. 18, 2023
The constitutionality of the CVRA, not just its statutory intent, should be reviewed
The California Supreme Court has issued its first decision interpreting the California Voting Rights Act, but failed to address its constitutionality. The court has the option, at least until Sept. 25, to grant a rehearing.
Recently, the California Supreme Court finally issued its first decision interpreting the California Voting Rights Act of 2001 (CVRA). (See Pico Neighborhood Association et al., v. City of Santa Monica (8-24-23) 2023 DJDAR 8739 ("Pico Neighborhood Association"); Elec. Code, §§ 14025-14032.)
In its unanimous opinion the court interpreted the legislative intent of some of the open-ende...
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