Daily Docket — Thursday, June 22

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Here are some recent updates from the last few days.

Today, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in a lawsuit challenging Kentucky's process that arbitrarily dictates which individuals with a previous felony conviction will regain the right to vote. A lower court dismissed the case for lack of standing.

A federal court approved an agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice Department and Union County, New Jersey to ensure voter assistance is available for Spanish speakers. The agreement allows federal observers to monitor election activities to check compliance.

The U.S. House Financial Services and General Government Committee released a budget proposal that would eliminate federal funding for election departments. Reports have shown that Congress has woefully underfunded our elections, with funding shortfalls being a persistent problem nationwide.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee (D) signed into law a bill permitting 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will be 18 before the corresponding general election.

Two election bills passed the North Carolina Senate, along party lines, after being introduced last week. The bills now head to the House, where they are expected to pass, before facing Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D) expected veto.

Here’s what to expect coming up.

Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will release opinions in previously argued cases at 10 a.m. EDT. The court could issue a decision in the landmark case Moore v Harper, which centers around the fringe independent state legislature theory.

The latest episode of our Defending Democracy podcast drops tomorrow morning at 6 a.m. EDT — get ready! Marc and Paige discuss the good and bad voting legislation passed this year. Listen on Apple, Spotify or any other platform.

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