Daily Docket — Thursday, Oct. 19

Here are some recent updates.

  • The U.S. Supreme Court will not reverse a decision from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals canceling a hearing on the creation of a new congressional map in Louisiana. However, the district court can still reschedule the hearing on creating a new, fair map for 2024. Read more about the decision here.

  • As part of Sidney Powell's plea deal in the Fulton County election subversion case, she will serve six years probation, pay a $6,000 fine, owe $2,700 in restitution, write an apology letter to the citizens of Georgia and testify against the other co-defendants.

  • The 5th Circuit expedited Galveston County, Texas officials’ appeal given upcoming election deadlines and temporarily paused the lower court's decision until Nov. 2, while the Galveston officials' request for a long-term pause is considered. This means the blocked map is temporarily back in place.

  • Trial will begin on March 4, 2024 in a case challenging New York's ban on passing out food and water to voters waiting in line at the polls.

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