LWVMO joined LWVUS in filing an amicus brief in a Supreme Court case that could define our democracy for years to come. The case, Moore v. Harper, focuses on the “independent state legislature theory" which, if adopted, would give state legislatures nearly unrestricted authority to set the rules for federal elections. The League believes checks and balances are an essential part of our democracy, keeping power in the hands of the people rather than politicians. 

LWVMO President Marilyn McLeod said, "LWV of Missouri is currently challenging several provisions of a new anti-voter bill that we believe violates both the Missouri and U.S. Constitutions. The courts must be able to determine the constitutionality of the work of overly-politicized legislatures and protect our right to vote."

Caren Short, LWVUS Director of Legal and Research, gave a presentation on this case at the LWVMO Fall Conference. If the Supreme Court approves this theory, she said it would cause chaos in elections at the state level.

The case was heard on Dec. 7 and a decision is expected in June of 2023.

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