Reply #211: Hey, Mike W. Thanks for the reminder [View All]

[lawladyprof]

I got so carried away with the arguments and all that I forgot.

The content of this message is not and should not be construed as legal advice on the subject. This is a personal opinion and anyone needing legal advice regarding a 14th Amendment issue should seek the advice of a competent civil rights attorney.

I know/take your point regarding the state giving the right to vote (right to an education, right to state employment, etc.), but once given then the state may not violate the federal constitution in depriving you of that right (see, for example Cleveland v. Loudermill). So as I see it a federal case from the git-go with plaintiffs as individuals who allege that their right to vote was denied because of the discriminatory (adverse impact--thus obviating the need to prove intent) mis-allocation of voting machines.