As we look back on the recent election, many are left asking—how secure is our democratic process?

In this post-election episode, Sean and Ron take you behind the headlines to explore the legal challenges defining U.S. elections.

With Ron’s expertise in constitutional law, they both dive into the “willful blindness” doctrine, a growing trend in criminal law with massive implications for election integrity.

What’s more, the Department of Justice has quietly rolled out an Election Threats Task Force. Sounds like something out of a novel, right? But it’s very real and could have a profound effect on future elections. Sean and Ron also talk about how this federal task force interacts with state-run elections and why it’s causing quite a stir.

With recent rulings from the Supreme Court and local courts, this episode provides insights into how these developments might impact the democratic process.

If you’re concerned about the future of democracy in America, this episode is a must-listen.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Context around election integrity (00:31)

Explanation of "willful blindness" and its legal relevance (02:01)

Legal Implications of DOJ’s Election Threats Task Force (08:45)

Examination of January 6 events and federal response (21:25)

Impact of election result certifications on federal oversight (40:54)

Differences between state and federal jurisdiction in election laws (44:25)

Discussion on the necessity of election certifiers' autonomy (59:10)

Debate over the role of comedy and free speech (1:07:14)

Summary of Virginia case on non-citizen voter removal (1:11:54)

Additional Resources

Fifth Circuit Mississippi Case: https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/mypmbgqqevr/10252024mississippi.pdf

Mi Familia Vota v Fontes https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/68966773/mi-familia-vota-et-al-v-petersen-et-al/?filed_after=&filed_before=&entry_gte=&entry_lte=&order_by=desc

The Georgia State Election Board Controversy: https://www.gpb.org/news/2024/09/03/the-georgia-state-election-board-controversy-explained

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