This is a lawsuit filed in federal court successfully challenging Rhode Island’s ballot qualification process in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Update: On June 25, 2020, the court ruled in our favor, allowing for electronic signature gathering for candidates to qualify to be on the ballot.
Acosta v. Restrepo
Attorney(s)
Armando E. Batastini
Date filed
June 16, 2020
Status
Victory!
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