Moore v. Harper SCOTUS Victory
National Reactions
On Tuesday, June 27, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Common Cause’s favor in one of the most important voting rights cases in history: Moore v Harper.
In rejecting the “independent state legislature theory,” the Supreme Court protected our system of checks and balances and found that state courts can hold lawmakers accountable.
Read below to see what leaders around the country are saying about this major win for voting rights.
Common Cause
Breaking: The U.S. Supreme Court just ruled in our #MooreVHarper case, protecting state courts’ power to hold lawmakers accountable to state laws when it comes to our elections.
This ruling is a very big deal for the survival of our democracy.
— Common Cause (@CommonCause) June 27, 2023
Neal Katyal
These are my views on the victory today in Moore v. Harper. pic.twitter.com/Autajwd3Ho
— Neal Katyal (@neal_katyal) June 27, 2023
Thank you Judge for fighting with me. This victory is a testament to your vision of the Constitution’s checks and balances. What a privilege to learn from you and take inspiration from your commitment to Constitution over party. https://t.co/ZqRsaMY2gU
— Neal Katyal (@neal_katyal) June 28, 2023
This Article is the first to write about what really happened yesterday in Moore v Harper. All our supposed allies, including the Biden Administration’s Justice Dept, tried to get rid of the case, telling the Court they couldn’t decide it. We stood alone.
We were right. If the… pic.twitter.com/AHmraLd4sf
— Neal Katyal (@neal_katyal) June 28, 2023
Judge J. Michael Luttig
It would be impossible to overstate the enormity of yesterday’s seminal decision in Moore v. Harper. Not only is it now the single most important constitutional case for American Democracy since the Nation’s Founding almost 250 years ago.
— @judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) June 28, 2023
The Supreme Court’s long-awaited decision in Moore v. Harper is a resounding, reverberating victory for American Democracy. The Court meticulously reasoned through its decision exactly as @CommonCause @CommonCauseNC @neal_katyal and @hoganlovells urged. Congratulations, all!
— @judgeluttig (@judgeluttig) June 27, 2023
Becky Harper
Becky Harper, the named plaintiff in #MooreVHarper, is a citizen-activist who cares deeply about free & fair #elections. She joins @kkondik & @CarahOng to share the journey to the #SupremeCourt & what lies ahead for #voting rights & representation. Listen here or wherever you… pic.twitter.com/XpD52qj5gO
— Center for Politics at UVA (@Center4Politics) June 27, 2023
@common_cause Democracy won today. #moorevharper #scotus #scotusupdate #breakingnews #fyp
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Kathay Feng
Today’s ruling is a victory for all Americans who stand for our democracy’s promise of free and fair elections!!! https://t.co/FzPBhQolHY State Constitutions and Courts are an important check and balance to State Legislatures when it comes to elections and redistricting.
— Kathay Feng (@kathayccc) June 27, 2023
Bob Phillips
“What a great day it is for not only the people of #NorthCarolina, but across the country,” Bob Phillips of @CommonCause says about today’s big WIN for democracy in our US Supreme Court case of #MoorevHarper. Learn more: https://t.co/NduK3ttYXm #ncpol #scotus pic.twitter.com/SvHi9BDWek
— CommonCauseNC (@CommonCauseNC) June 27, 2023
Robert Reich
BREAKING: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court rejected a Republican argument that could have removed voters from the process of selecting the next president. Here’s why our democracy was riding on Moore v. Harper.pic.twitter.com/ugXcD9WlGc
— Robert Reich (@RBReich) June 27, 2023
Rob Reiner
HUGE VICTORY FOR DEMOCRACY!SCOTUS rejects the Independent Legislature Theory which would have allowed State Legislatures to override the will of voters and assign any electors they wanted in a Presidential election. No more fake electors schemes!
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) June 27, 2023
Representative Nancy Pelosi
Today, the Supreme Court rejected a fringe, far-right assault on a sacred pillar of American Democracy: the right to vote.
With its ruling in Moore v. Harper, the Court refused the MAGA Republicans’ radical theory and reaffirmed our Founders’ vision of checks and balances.
— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) June 27, 2023
Vice President Kamala Harris
Voting is the bedrock of our democracy.
Today’s Supreme Court decision in Moore v. Harper preserves state courts’ critical role in safeguarding elections and protecting the voice and the will of the American people.
We know that more work must to be done to protect the…
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) June 27, 2023
President Barack Obama
Today, the Supreme Court rejected the fringe independent state legislature theory that threatened to upend our democracy and dismantle our system of checks and balances.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 27, 2023
Senator Amy Klobuchar
The Court in a 6-3 decision by the Chief Justice and joined by justices across the ideological spectrum rightly struck down this attempt to subvert democracy. I led the Senate amicus brief and attended the Supreme Court argument. This was the right result for our country.…
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) June 27, 2023
Southern Coalition for Social Justice
“This is a full-throated victory. We won.” — @ChrisShenton1 on today’s #SCOTUS ruling on #MooreVHarper. He is speaking as part of a briefing put on by @civilrightsorg #ncpol pic.twitter.com/RgVLDObnbm
— Southern Coalition for Social Justice (@scsj) June 27, 2023
Leadership Conference
BREAKING: For the 2nd time this month, SCOTUS has reaffirmed states do not have unchecked power to draw the maps that define our elected representation.
The 6-3 #MooreVHarper decision is a mandate for all state courts to ensure ALL people can fully participate in our democracy.
— The Leadership Conference (@civilrightsorg) June 27, 2023
Campaign Legal Center
BREAKING NEWS: In the case of #MooreVHarper, the #SupremeCourt has rejected the Independent State Legislature theory and affirmed the role of state courts in ensuring voters have an equal voice in our democracy. pic.twitter.com/y0pEbtRnvg
— Campaign Legal Center (@CampaignLegal) June 27, 2023
Legal Defense Fund
Today, SCOTUS rejected the anti-democratic independent state legislature theory in Moore v. Harper, which in its most extreme interpretation gives state legislatures full control of elections and voting laws, with no checks and balances from state courts.https://t.co/EcVN1qm87B pic.twitter.com/k3KU5jh2l9
— Legal Defense Fund (@NAACP_LDF) June 27, 2023
Declaration for American Democracy
Another big win for our democracy! The Supreme Court upheld the decision to strike down gerrymandered NC congressional maps and broadly rejected the radical Independent State Legislature Theory, which threatened to destroy our system of checks and balances https://t.co/3lElF53u90
— Declaration for American Democracy – (@DFADCoalition) June 27, 2023
National Redistricting Foundation
VICTORY: SCOTUS has ruled in favor of NRF-supported voters in Moore v. Harper!
We are glad that the Supreme Court delivered a resounding rejection to the dangerous and fringe independent state legislature theory (ISLT) at the center of this case. pic.twitter.com/IJTQMdZoUB
— National Redistricting Foundation (@RedistrictFdn) June 27, 2023
Eric Holder
Today’s Supreme Court ruling in Moore v. Harper is MAJOR victory for our democracy, for our movement for #FairMaps, and one that we should all celebrate because democracy wins.
We are committed to staying in this fight until we have fair maps in every state, for every American. https://t.co/EGFqliEW1d
— Eric Holder (@EricHolder) June 27, 2023
Ted Corcoran
Last December, I stood on the steps of the #SCOTUS and spoke about the dangers of ruling in favor of #MooreVHarper.
Today, The Supreme Court upheld our system of checks and balances and rejected the dangerously anti-democratic independent state legislature theory.
Huge win! pic.twitter.com/TbDnePBZKn
— Ted Corcoran (RedTRaccoon) (@RedTRaccoon) June 27, 2023
Wendy Weiser
BIG VICTORY for the plaintiffs in Moore v. Harper, the case that could have upended voting rights and elections. There is NO “independent state legislature” doctrine. It is not a thing. This is a huge deal.…
— Wendy Weiser (@WendyRWeiser) June 27, 2023
Janai Nelson
Today in #MoorevHarper, the Supreme Court affirmed our constitution and democratic system’s well-established checks and balances and rejected a dangerous effort to sow chaos and doubt in our elections in 6-3 decision authored by Chief Justice Roberts 1/3 pic.twitter.com/Uwec96lFyS
— Janai Nelson (@JNelsonLDF) June 27, 2023
Jocelyn Benson
Democracy wins!
Independent state legislature theory rejected!
The opinion in Moore v. Harper also strikes a blow to the use & misuse of the courts to advance anti-democracy theories & frivolous election challenges. A welcome signal in advance of 2024.https://t.co/86uGbZiFTq
— Jocelyn Benson (@JocelynBenson) June 27, 2023