Vanderbilt Law School Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Dunn v. Blumstein
September 12, 2024
September 12, 2024
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 12 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news:
After moving to Nashville to join the faculty at Vanderbilt Law School, James Blumstein was denied the right to vote because of Tennessee's durational residency requirements and decided to sue. Blumstein successfully argued the case himself before the Supreme Court, effectively enfranchising around 6% more potential voters.
On the 50th anniversary of the court's decision (delayed two year . . .
After moving to Nashville to join the faculty at Vanderbilt Law School, James Blumstein was denied the right to vote because of Tennessee's durational residency requirements and decided to sue. Blumstein successfully argued the case himself before the Supreme Court, effectively enfranchising around 6% more potential voters.
On the 50th anniversary of the court's decision (delayed two year . . .