2020-12-10
The state of Texas has bid to sue the "battleground" states where election law as set out in the Constitution was allegedly not adhered to.
Seventeen other states have joined in to support this action and President Trump has indicated that he will intervene also to protect his rights as an affected party.
Because this is one (or more) states suing other states, this case must be heard in the Supreme Court of the United States and cannot be heard in any state court - thus it goes right to the top right away.
Also they don't have to show evidence of fraud to prove the point, only to show that the election procedures were unconstitutional to the point of bringing the overall election result into serious question.
Whether or not evidence of fraud may be required in order for the court to determine the action required in the event that the case succeeds I don't know, so it may still be relevant, but the fact that so many states are now involved in the litigation (and yet more may join in) speaks volumes and could potentially lead to a quick resolution.
