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Supreme Court Only Applies Made-Up Rule When It Helps Republicans - Democracy Docket
The Purcell principle is a legal concept in U.S. election law that dictates federal courts should not alter state voting rules, district maps, or election procedures too close to an election. That is, unless you’re a Republican state.
Marc Elias breaks down the contradictory nature of the Supreme Court when it comes to using Purcell, and what this means for the redistricting fight ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. - 05/21/2026.
00:00 The Frenzy to Redraw Maps Before 2026
03:06 Louisiana's Emergency Redistricting Gambit
07:14 Kavanaugh's Purcell Ruling and Its Double Standard
13:04 2020 Pandemic Voting and the Goalposts Shift
18:20 The Supreme Court Picks Its Winners
22:45 Why Purcell Is Made Up and Must Go
27:02 Don't Give Up on the Courts
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