In the latest sign that the dangerous Akaka bill might be starting to receive overdue scrutiny, Hawaii Republican Gov. Linda Lingle has withdrawn her support. Gail Heriot, who deserves much gratitude for keeping the issue before the public in many venues including this one, has joined with Commission on Civil Rights colleague Peter Kirsanow to explain what is at stake in an excellent new Wall Street Journal op-ed.

P.S. More from Ilya Somin at Volokh Conspiracy here and here.