One advocate opposed to North Carolina lawmakers described their theory as a 'road to tyranny.' But conservatives say state courts are too often stepping in to perform 'judicial lawmaking.'
and to Congress to regulate congressional elections but makes no mention of state courts.
"To give absolute power to one branch of government, unbound by state constitutions, would lead us down a dangerous road to tyranny," said Kathay Feng, national redistricting director for Common Cause, which is opposing the position of the North Carolina Republican lawmakers in the case. state courts step in to invalidate election laws
Besides, they say, a plain reading of the U.S. Constitution's election clause points to the"legislature" as being in control.
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