Stopping Another Steal November 2024 Elections

In my previous column on January 24, 2024, I discussed the significant development in the ongoing efforts to address the election irregularities that occurred during the 2020 Presidential election in the United States. The Republican National Committee (RNC) filed a bombshell election lawsuit titled "Republican National Committee et al v. Foster et al," which was filed in the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania. This lawsuit, which builds upon the RNC's earlier efforts in the case known as "Foster v. Love," aims to hold accountable various election officials and organizations for their alleged violations of federal election law.

The "Foster v. Love" case began in 2021 when the RNC and several other plaintiffs filed a complaint alleging that Pennsylvania election officials and various organizations had violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and the First Amendment's Free Speech Clause by implementing and enforcing certain election policies in an unequal and discriminatory manner during the 2020 election. Specifically, the plaintiffs argued that these policies disproportionately impacted out-of-precinct and mail-in voters, who were predominantly Republican voters.

The new lawsuit filed by the RNC in January 2024, "Republican National Committee et al v. Foster et al," expands upon these allegations and includes additional claims related to the use of private contractors to process mail-in ballots and the alleged failure to provide meaningful access to poll watchers and observers during the 2020 election. The RNC argues that these issues violated various provisions of the Federal Elections Campaign Act and the Help America Vote Act.

The lawsuit also alleges that these violations not only affected former President Donald Trump but also impacted all candidates for federal office, including members of the House and Senate, in Pennsylvania and potentially other states. The RNC is seeking declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as damages for the alleged violations.

It is important to note that this lawsuit is still ongoing, and the outcome remains uncertain. However, it underscores the ongoing concerns and efforts to address election integrity and ensure that future elections are conducted fairly and transparently for all Americans. The RNC's allegations, if proven in court, could have significant implications for future elections and the role of private contractors in election administration.

It is also important to remember that these allegations have been made in a legal filing and are subject to the adjudication of the courts. The defendants in the case have denied any wrongdoing and have argued that the election was conducted fairly and in accordance with state and federal law. The case is expected to proceed through the discovery process and potentially go to trial.

The RNC's decision to file this lawsuit is not a new development but rather an extension of their efforts to address the concerns raised during and after the 2020 election. The RNC and other Republicans have long argued that there were significant irregularities and violations of election law during the 2020 election, and this lawsuit represents their latest attempt to hold those responsible accountable and ensure that future elections are conducted fairly and transparently for all Americans.

It is important to remember that this is just one aspect of the ongoing efforts to address election integrity and ensure fair elections in the United States. Other efforts include state-level legislation and reforms, as well as ongoing discussions and debates about election security and transparency. The issue is complex and multifaceted, and it will require ongoing attention and engagement from all Americans to ensure that our elections are free, fair, and transparent for all.