Democracy and Voting Rights Litigation

2 credits · Law School

This course will focus on the development and litigation of democracy and voting rights cases in state and federal courts. Students will examine a variety of cases, some of which are currently in litigation, to learn how case theories are developed, plaintiffs are identified and recruited, pleadings are drafted, discovery is handled, and how these cases are tried and handled on appeal. Students will also learn about the typical challenges that arise in such cases, e.g., standing arguments, overly deferential canons of interpretation, and class certification. The course will focus primarily on actual litigation documents and will present the opportunity to learn from multiple attorneys from around the country currently litigating these cases. It is recommended that students complete Constitutional Law I prior to taking this course. Enrollment limited. Pass/Fail. [2]