The 5th Circuit denied Louisiana’s request for a hearing on whether voters can sue the state under Section 2 of the VRA.

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Daily Docket — Monday, June 24

Voting rights victories in Alabama and Louisiana
* The Black mayor of a small Alabama town will finally be able to hold office ([link removed]) after being physically blocked from town hall by his white predecessors, pending a signature from a federal judge on a legal agreement.
* In a win for voters, the full 5th Circuit denied ([link removed]) Louisiana’s request to consider whether voters can sue under the Voting Rights Act in a lawsuit challenging the state's legislative districts. Litigation will continue.

Updates on election cases in Alaska, California and Wisconsin
* A trial started ([link removed]) in Alaska today over a new ballot measure that seeks to repeal ranked choice voting and open primaries in the state. The plaintiffs argue the measure’s organizers failed to follow proper procedure when gathering signatures.
* Hearings were held ([link removed]) today in California and Wisconsin in separate lawsuits arguing that the states’ election systems violate the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

The U.S. Supreme Court will not hear challenge to Georgia's Utility Board Elections
* The Supreme Court declined ([link removed]) to hear a lawsuit alleging that Georgia's election system for the state utility board violates the Voting Rights Act by diluting Black voters' power. The election method will remain in place.

Trump attorneys held accountable for attempts to overturn 2020 election
* Five lawyers who helped facilitate Donald Trump's election subversion scheme are facing disciplinary action and criminal charges. In a new video ([link removed]) , Marc explains why it's important to hold lawyers accountable.
* Democracy Docket’s YouTube channel just hit 100,000 subscribers! Stay in the know with the latest on voting rights and dive into Marc’s insightful analysis on critical democracy issues by subscribing here ([link removed]) .

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