A Made-Up Supreme Court Rule Rigs Election Law for Republicans
Democracy Docket 715K subscribers Videos About Subscribe to Democracy Docket Click Here Subscribe to Democracy Docket Click Here May 21, 2026 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. Subscribe to our free newsletters or upgrade to support our work: https://bit.ly/42wcKUC 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 D...