Count Every Hero filed an amicus brief in Moore v. Harper, warning against the harm to national security, election integrity, and public trust if the Supreme Court adopted the independent state legislature theory.
Washington, DC – Count Every Hero urged the Supreme Court to reject the independent state legislature theory presented in Moore v. Harper. If adopted, this theory would grant state legislatures unchecked authority over federal elections, undermining the checks and balances essential to our democratic system.
In the amicus brief, the former national security leaders emphasized that the independent state legislature theory poses significant risks to national security and the integrity of our elections. They argued that allowing state legislatures to operate without judicial oversight could lead to gerrymandering, voter suppression, and disenfranchisement, particularly affecting active-duty military personnel and their families. Such actions could erode public trust in democratic institutions and embolden foreign adversaries who seek to exploit divisions within our country.
The brief asserted that a robust democracy is the cornerstone of a strong national defense. The former national security leaders cautioned that any erosion of democratic principles weakens the very foundation upon which our military’s effectiveness and legitimacy rest. The brief underscored the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that all citizens, including service members, have a voice in the electoral process.
Read the full amicus brief here.