At the link, a three-judge federal panel on Friday denied a motion by Florida to speed up a review of controversial changes to the state’s voting laws — a decision that all but guarantees Florida will hold its Jan. 31 presidential primary under two sets of election rules.  The decision by the U.S. District Court here ends a weeks-long battle between Florida officials and the Justice Department on how long the case should last, and it could mean a ruling no earlier than next May.  It may also add some chaos to what should be a closely watched Republican presidential primary, although Florida election supervisors said they expected little disruption.

It appears these federal judges don’t want to negatively impact their pre-planned vacations over the multi-holiday season regardless on the impact of voters in Florida.  Instead they set the hearing in the middle of a Presidential election year.  Who nominated these Judges?  The court is already allowing the courtroom to become a complete zoo by allowing 29 intervenors into the case when the issues are fairly straightforward and the complexity of the case is neglible.  When compared to the complex redistricting litigation across the country, there is no excuse in failing to having this promptly heard and decided.  Justice delayed is Justice denied.