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28. They're claiming a violation of the "equal protection" clause. nt

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Texas Says It's Challenging Election Results at U.S. Supreme Court [View all] BlueWavePsych Dec 2020 OP

And what exactly is their standing to sue? They should be sanctioned for filing frivolous lawsuits. catbyte Dec 2020 #1

Frivolous and irritating longshot BlueWavePsych Dec 2020 #4

I'm with Georgia and Michigan, and whomever else challenges this, 'not serious.' elleng Dec 2020 #24

what I find amazing is that anyone still believes anything sociopath paxton says. nt Javaman Dec 2020 #37

They're claiming a violation of the "equal protection" clause. nt oldsoftie Dec 2020 #28

So states rights are out the window? apnu Dec 2020 #32

Well, not really. The laws state that the Legislature is who changes election law. oldsoftie Dec 2020 #57

The changes were made based on laws passed by legislature. NutmegYankee Dec 2020 #64

What does that mean.. sorry, I Cha Dec 2020 #52

Its a stretch. They're saying their votes arent equal because the other states changed the rules. oldsoftie Dec 2020 #58

TY.. that's more than I understood. Cha Dec 2020 #59

Here's the actual wording & the states responses: oldsoftie Dec 2020 #60

TY! There's this reaction, too.. Cha Dec 2020 #67

HA!!!! oldsoftie Dec 2020 #70

I think you mean jurisdiction? L.Pharmstrong Dec 2020 #61

How has Texas been hurt by the voting practices of GA, MI, PA & WI? catbyte Dec 2020 #62

Haven't read the pleadings. L.Pharmstrong Dec 2020 #74

If lowlife thug Paxton is doing your dirty work, you're really in trouble. Paladin Dec 2020 #2

Would they still be taking these actions if Trump had won? SledDriver Dec 2020 #3

Were the laws changed without the legislatures in any of those states? oldsoftie Dec 2020 #27

of course not. BainsBane Dec 2020 #53

Shouldn't Paxton either be in jail weissmam Dec 2020 #5

Begging for a pardon Mr.Bill Dec 2020 #43

I would also be amazed if can claim standing for this weissmam Dec 2020 #6

That petition is utter junk. Happy Hoosier Dec 2020 #7

Flooding the zone? ewagner Dec 2020 #8

We're up by 3 touchdowns with :30 seconds left. SoFlaBro Dec 2020 #25

And they just failed a field goal kick! Initech Dec 2020 #39

Yes - flooding the end zone ArizonaLib Dec 2020 #34

While we all die down here! hamsterjill Dec 2020 #9

They should reject it, and not get something like this started duforsure Dec 2020 #10

On behalf of Texas, I apologize. We continue the work to turn Texas... CapnSteve Dec 2020 #11

this must be the big news tRump was telling whomever that was coming. The GOP criminal organization yaesu Dec 2020 #12

What does Texas know about what's going on in other jurisdictions? bucolic_frolic Dec 2020 #13

Appears Texas republiCONs don't truly believe in a democracy form of government KS Toronado Dec 2020 #14

My sister in MA received 3 ballots in mail - maybe scetchy USPS and trump sent Miigwech Dec 2020 #15

Probably sent by the same processing company (in Texas) that Georgia uses. LiberalArkie Dec 2020 #41

Rat fuckers --- STOP THE SQUEAL Miigwech Dec 2020 #42

Texas, go home. Ypu're drunk Warpy Dec 2020 #16

Yes. Turbineguy Dec 2020 #17

Trump never gives up! See that is his way. Trump never pays a price for his actions. UCmeNdc Dec 2020 #18

trump LOST the election.. so he Cha Dec 2020 #51

It would be a mistake not to have the new AG go after Trump dustyscamp Dec 2020 #72

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton should be called into court for coordinating with the Trump admin UCmeNdc Dec 2020 #19

I read he is under FBI investigation benld74 Dec 2020 #20

Yup, damn fool needs to be disbarred and thrown in jail. He's done plenty of damage since he's onetexan Dec 2020 #23

Prof: 'a new leader in the "craziest lawsuit filed to purportedly challenge the election" category' muriel_volestrangler Dec 2020 #21

He's trolling for a pardon. Scruffy1 Dec 2020 #22

The new justices have their positions for life relayerbob Dec 2020 #26

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's response yaesu Dec 2020 #29

How Does He Even Have Standing To File Such A Lawsuit? DallasNE Dec 2020 #30

All of this stalling of the election DENVERPOPS Dec 2020 #31

In a state filled with repugnant and deplorable republican assholes, ResistantAmerican17 Dec 2020 #33

a**hole pukes can't have it both ways Marthe48 Dec 2020 #35

Another embarrassment from Texas mdbl Dec 2020 #36

Sooner or Later Paxton will get His dem in texas Dec 2020 #38

How? They certified the results and they have no evidence. Initech Dec 2020 #40

This is all show for a pardon, folks Grimelle Dec 2020 #44

What a pos. He denigrates millions of voters because his head is shoved up the orange anus 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #45

You know what's funny about all of this bullshit? Mr.Bill Dec 2020 #46

I don't see how he can directly file a case to the Supreme Court Bayard Dec 2020 #47

I heard suits between the states have a clear shot to the supreme court. EOM tiredtoo Dec 2020 #69

Cruzing for a bruising. GeorgeGist Dec 2020 #48

Paxton stealing a pen. True Blue American Dec 2020 #50

Trump isn't contesting Texas -- why would this guy care what happened in the other states rocktivity Dec 2020 #49

Why hasn't Paxton been disbarred yet? cab67 Dec 2020 #54

Marbury v Madison. Even Congress can't determine the SCOTUS' jurisdiction. Marcuse Dec 2020 #55

Not a lawyer, but this just seems illegal. ancianita Dec 2020 #56

2nd Prof:"probably the dumbest case I've ever seen filed on an emergency basis at the Supreme Court" muriel_volestrangler Dec 2020 #63

Thanks.. I've been hoping to Cha Dec 2020 #65

What possible standing could Texas have? malthaussen Dec 2020 #66

The SCOTUS will hear this case tiredtoo Dec 2020 #68

Maybe California and New York MySideOfTown Dec 2020 #71

Can the SCOTUS fine the state of Texas? Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2020 #73