Summer of SCOTUS: Faithless Electors

In a unanimous decision, the SCOTUS held that electors must follow their rules their states have set out for voting in the electoral college. SCOTUS also held that states could punish electors that "go rogue."

Show Notes

Aughie and Nia follow up an earlier podcast (Electoral College) with the rulings that were pending at that time. In a unanimous decision, the SCOTUS held that electors must follow the rules their states have set out for voting in the electoral college. The SCOTUS also held that states could punish electors that "go rogue". Discussion ensued on the long term effect this may have on the functioning of the Electoral College. 

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