Hearing on Oklahoma Ban on Out-of-State Circulators Goes Well
September 25th, 2008On September 25, the 10th circuit held oral arguments in Yes on Term Limits v Savage, 07-6233. The three judges were Michael R. Murphy (a Clinton appointee), Monroe G. McKay (a Carter appointee), and Michael McConnell (a Bush Jr. appointee). The issue is Oklahoma’s ban on out-of-state initiative circulators. The panel seemed somewhat skeptical of Oklahoma’s theory that out-of-state circulators are intrinsically prone to committing forgery, yet in-state circulators are not.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Richard,
I think you meant that the hearing was on the 25th, unless you have a time machine or a crystal ball.
September 25th, 2008 at 10:09 am
What impact would a favorable ruling (meaning that the ban is overturned) have on Paul Jacob’s case?
September 25th, 2008 at 11:05 am
“The panel seemed somewhat skeptical of Oklahoma’s theory that out-of-state circulators are intrinsically prone to committing forgery, yet in-state circulators are not.”
Most of the time when forgeries happen, it was local petitioners hired “off the street” who were the culprits, NOT travelling professional petitioners.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:15 am
Michael,
Paul Jacob and the others have been charged with conspiring to violate the residency requirement that is being challenged in this case. If the 10th circuit were to strike down this law the Oklahoma AG would most likely have to drop the charges against Paul as the underlying law would be non-existent. Check out FreePaulJacob.com for updates.
September 27th, 2008 at 6:35 am
That’s what I thought but wasn’t sure, Richard. Thanks.