Legal Opinion

In re Guerra

Washington Supreme Court

Decided May 23, 2019No. 95347-3PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMadsen, J.

*382 ¶1 Appellants Levi Guerra, Esther John, and Peter Chiafalo moved for direct appeal of a Thurston County Superior Court decision upholding the imposition of a $ 1,000 fine for failing to cast their votes in the United States Electoral College in accordance with the popular vote in the State of Washington. They argue the fine is a violation of article II, section 1 of the United States Constitution, the Twelfth Amendment, and the First Amendment.

¶2 For the reasons below, we reject appellants' argument and affirm the trial court.

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¶3 Under Washington State election law RCW…

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3Cited by2 opinions

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