MITCHELL HAMLINE SCHOOL OF LAW — The authors of three briefs in an important election-related Supreme Court case have cited a forthcoming law review article by Mitchell Hamline Associate Professor Jason Marisam. Oral arguments in the case, Moore v. Harper, was heard this week on December 7. Marisam’s forthcoming article focuses on the crux of the case – a theory called the independent state legislature theory. The case is over redistricting maps in North Carolina. Legal experts contend if the conservative-leaning Supreme Court backs the theory, it will have important ramifications on elections throughout the country. Marisam’s article, entitled “The Dangerous Independent State Legislature Theory,” explains and exposes its “flaws and dangers.” It will be published by the Michigan State Law Review.