We need more lawyers and politicians here who can explain this process and requirements for a judge or elector or whatever to render a verdict or decision
I do not even know the words to ask the question properly
I am not a politician, or a lawyer, or even a practicing legal professional. So take what I say with a jar of salt.
However, my understanding of it is, an Affidavit is a sworn testimony, and legally binding agreement, that basically gives a witness's account of events, and says that they will testify their case in court, under penalty of perjury.
So it sets up the court case. Once the case is taken up, a judge will hear the case, the witness will give their testimony, and then be examined and cross-examined by different attorneys. Once the judge has heard enough, a verdict will be made upon hearing the evidence and testimony.
If the result is accepted, the legal precedent is set, and the case is closed with final results. If either party rejects the results, they have the ability to appeal the case to a higher court.
SPEZ: hopefully that is within the ballpark of your questions.
So, what is the next step or phase? Does the federal SCOTUS determine the final election results or is it a state issue? Really confused as to what is going on..
The current steps taking place are at the state level; each state must certify the results of their own general election, county by county. For the state to certify, the canvassers in each county must have agreed as well.
As it is in Michigan, we're waiting on Wayne County. If the 4 canvassers there agree to certify (they did, but under duress - which a MI state court is likely to overturn), then Michigan as a whole will be certified.
However, there are lawsuits and recounts / audits in several other states as well. In order for the election to take place as-normal, every state will have had to certify the results of their elections, as determined by their specific deadlines.
I believe the latest certification deadline is Dec. 14th. So if every state has completed the certification process in time, the election will be called. If certain states fail to certify in time (whether because of court cases or canvassing disagreements, or any other reason, really), then the election moves to the state legislatures, and they will decide the electors for the final college vote. As it is right now, the republicans hold the majority of state legislatures in question. If the vote isn't certified in time, and it goes to the legislatures, we likely have the election.
If the county and state court cases aren't settled, then they will move to higher and higher courts, eventually making it to the SCOTUS, unless the deadline passes first.
This is my understanding of where we currently are. I would like to point out, as before, that I am not a legal practitioner of any kind, so I may not have it all straight. Nevertheless, I hope that helps.
What about GA?
Lin wood is on it
I believe he said they're currently moving to file a case there as well.
Holy crap
We need more lawyers and politicians here who can explain this process and requirements for a judge or elector or whatever to render a verdict or decision
I do not even know the words to ask the question properly
I am not a politician, or a lawyer, or even a practicing legal professional. So take what I say with a jar of salt.
However, my understanding of it is, an Affidavit is a sworn testimony, and legally binding agreement, that basically gives a witness's account of events, and says that they will testify their case in court, under penalty of perjury.
So it sets up the court case. Once the case is taken up, a judge will hear the case, the witness will give their testimony, and then be examined and cross-examined by different attorneys. Once the judge has heard enough, a verdict will be made upon hearing the evidence and testimony.
If the result is accepted, the legal precedent is set, and the case is closed with final results. If either party rejects the results, they have the ability to appeal the case to a higher court.
SPEZ: hopefully that is within the ballpark of your questions.
SO AM I
And this doesn't even take Dominion into consideration is my understanding.
So, what is the next step or phase? Does the federal SCOTUS determine the final election results or is it a state issue? Really confused as to what is going on..
Depends on the timeline, really.
The current steps taking place are at the state level; each state must certify the results of their own general election, county by county. For the state to certify, the canvassers in each county must have agreed as well.
As it is in Michigan, we're waiting on Wayne County. If the 4 canvassers there agree to certify (they did, but under duress - which a MI state court is likely to overturn), then Michigan as a whole will be certified.
However, there are lawsuits and recounts / audits in several other states as well. In order for the election to take place as-normal, every state will have had to certify the results of their elections, as determined by their specific deadlines.
I believe the latest certification deadline is Dec. 14th. So if every state has completed the certification process in time, the election will be called. If certain states fail to certify in time (whether because of court cases or canvassing disagreements, or any other reason, really), then the election moves to the state legislatures, and they will decide the electors for the final college vote. As it is right now, the republicans hold the majority of state legislatures in question. If the vote isn't certified in time, and it goes to the legislatures, we likely have the election.
If the county and state court cases aren't settled, then they will move to higher and higher courts, eventually making it to the SCOTUS, unless the deadline passes first.
This is my understanding of where we currently are. I would like to point out, as before, that I am not a legal practitioner of any kind, so I may not have it all straight. Nevertheless, I hope that helps.
Get it done then motherfucker.