By Michael J. Pitts & Joshua A. Douglas
Publisher: Aspen Publishing (2017) · Language: English · ISBN-13: 978-1454892700
"Election Law and Litigation: The Judicial Regulation of Politics (2nd Edition)" offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the legal framework that governs the electoral process in the United States. This casebook emphasizes how courts influence political structures, voter access, and campaign practices through litigation and constitutional interpretation.
Key features include:
Focused analysis of key constitutional provisions, federal statutes, and major court decisions that shape election law.
Coverage of voting rights, redistricting, campaign finance, ballot access, and election administration.
Examination of the judiciary’s role in resolving election disputes and regulating political activity.
Balanced discussion of doctrine, policy implications, and ongoing controversies in American democracy.
Accessible format ideal for students new to election law, with clear explanations and thought-provoking questions.
Designed for law students, scholars, and practitioners, this text equips readers to critically analyze how legal rules and judicial decisions influence the democratic process in the United States.