Summary

Elon Musk’s America PAC is offering $100 to registered voters who sign a petition opposing “activist judges” ahead of Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election on April 1st.

The legality of this tactic is debated, as it doesn’t mandate voting but requires voter registration.

The race pits conservative Brad Schimel, backed by Musk’s $14 million, against liberal Judge Susan Crawford, with liberals aiming to retain a 4-3 majority.

Musk’s support also ties to Tesla’s lawsuit against Wisconsin’s dealership ban.

  • pathos
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    94 days ago

    While I get the cynicism, it’s not like there are no means to stall a possibly illegal practice until a proper ruling has been done. The judicative branch isn’t entirely toothless and isn’t ignorant of the reality of time-sensitivity.

      • pathos
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        13 days ago

        Oh you mean ignoring the rule of law makes the judicative branch irrelevant? Who would’ve thonk.

    • @null_dot@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      44 days ago

      You’re right, but sadly in recent years I’ve just lost all faith that any kind of timely intervention will be implemented.