[Lwvcnmtopics] Link to NM Supreme Court hearing on mail in ballots for primary election

[George Richmond]

I look forward to your email on spreading the word.

George Richmond

On 4/13/2020 12:48 PM, kwentworth17 at comcast.net wrote:
>
> This will be of special interest to democracy nerds.
>
> If you are want to listen to the arguments before the NM Supreme Court 
> about the possibility of a mail in ballot, here’s the link to the PBS 
> streaming channel 
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be29ThfWD88&feature=youtu.be>
>
> Oral arguments are scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m.
>
> This will be the first hearing by the New Mexico Supreme Court 
> conducted by video conferencing.
>
> Attorneys in the case will appear by video using the Judiciary’s 
> audio-video system. Justice Barbara Vigil also will participate by 
> video. Chief Justice Judith Nakamura, Justice Michael Vigil and 
> retired Justices Richard Bosson and Edward Chávez will be present in 
> the courtroom of the Supreme Court Building in Santa Fe. The in-person 
> attendance will be strictly limited to comply with gathering 
> restrictions and courtroom seating will be configured to meet social 
> distancing requirements.
>
> The retired justices were designated to participate in the case after 
> Justices C. Shannon Bacon and David K. Thomson recused from the case.
>
> At Tuesday’s hearing, the Court is considering a petition by a group 
> of county clerks seeking a court order to conduct the June 2 primary 
> election by mail because of public health risks from the COVID-19 
> outbreak.
>
> Once a ruling is made in this case, we will need volunteers to help 
> spread the word to voters about how to vote in the primary election.
>
> Karen Wentworth
>
> Karen Douglas
>
> Co-Presidents,
>
> LWVCNM
>
>
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