Muller urges investigation while rejecting the amended certification claim
Derek MullerNotre Dame Law School professor
Muller rejects the amended certification lawsuit, saying the Supremacy Clause theory supplies no missing federal law. He separately urges further investigation of alleged deceptive recruitment, while describing possible criminal theories as tentative and subject to First Amendment defenses and due process.
“further investigation is essential to determine whether they should be brought.”
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Other statements by Derek Muller in this case
- Muller says DOJ's Alaska claim is "absurdly thin" and built for a press releaseEarlier: Condemned
- Muller says DOJ lacks authority to block certificationEarlier: Condemned
Where this statement fits
DOJ challenges Alaska Senate certification over two Sullivans; Murkowski objects
DOJ sued Alaska over the presence of two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the Senate ballot. It seeks to prevent certification under specified conditions involving an incumbent loss and the possible effect of namesake votes. Lisa Murkowski and Mary Peltola criticize the intervention.
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Muller rejects the amended civil claim while tentatively supporting further investigation of alleged recruitment.
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His opening distinguishes earlier reasons for exclusion, ballot features limiting confusion and possible criminal charges over candidate recruitment.
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He calls for more evidence before drawing conclusions about criminal liability.
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Why this label?
Muller supports further investigation while rejecting the civil certification claim. He conditions any criminal conclusion on more evidence and legal protections.
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