Question

Do you think the Supreme Court was right to halt the recount in Florida? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Supreme Court, in a per curiam opinion, ruled that the Florida Supreme Court's decision, calling for a statewide recount, violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This ruling was by a 7–2 vote, though per curiam opinions are usually issued only for unanimous votes.

Prior: Judgment for defendant, Fla. Cir. Ct. matt..

Explanation:The Supreme Court, in a per curiam opinion, ruled that the Florida Supreme Court's decision, calling for a statewide recount, violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. This ruling was by a 7–2 vote, though per curiam opinions are usually issued only for unanimous votes.

Prior: Judgment for defendant, Fla. Cir. Ct. matt..