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Will There Be Legal Challenges to the 2024 Election Certification Process?

Nov 20, 2024

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James Sample

James Sample, professor of Constitutional Law, appeared on CBS News to discuss the 2024 presidential election results questions that remain about potential legal challenges.



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Professor Sample regularly comments on voting rights and constitutional issues in leading media outlets.

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