On the record · Updated October 18, 2026
UCLA law professor
2 things Rick Hasen said, verbatim, from August 26, 2026 to October 17, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Positions
Disputes
“This doesn't necessarily mean anything in terms of November”
PBS NewsHour The Supreme Court lifts one block on Trump's mail voting order, 70 days before the midterms ›
Others on this question
“seemed to create complete chaos leading up to the midterm elections”
“needlessly injects chaos and uncertainty into the upcoming midterm elections”
More on the record
As printed
“It is deplorable that rather than work cooperatively and assist states in their election administration responsibilities, the federal government is making escalating threats and unreasonable demands beyond its power in the middle of an ongoing election,”
on the DOJ threatening California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens
PBS NewsHour DOJ says California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution ›
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