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As June comes to an end, the U.S. Supreme Court has still not ruled on Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity. We begin July where we began May and June — waiting for an answer to what should have been a quick and easy question. The result: Trump’s federal criminal trial remains on hold.

Meanwhile, towards the end of Thursday night’s presidential debate, Trump once again refused to commit to accepting the outcome, saying only that he would accept it “if it’s a fair and legal and good election.” Trump’s election denialism remains as dangerous as ever.

On the big questions about the future of democracy, we are stuck in a familiar rut. Little ground is being gained or lost.

Yet, in the trenches, the fight for free and fair elections continues around the country. And those fights will have a big impact on the outcome this fall.

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While the presidential debate is now dominating the news coverage, don’t overlook this chilling description of how Republicans are planning to subvert the election results by attacking the certification process. It’s long, but worth the time to read and consider every word.

When Stephen Miller started a conservative legal outfit, it seemed aimed at progressive policies and the Biden administration. More recently, it has turned its attention to litigating in favor of voter suppression.

The Republican National Committee has sent mixed signals about its posture on absentee voting — simultaneously suing to limit it while issuing public statements in favor of it. Now, there is a new well-funded effort that seems to be embracing it. Sadly, I don’t expect this will halt the attacks in court, however.

That’s all for this week. Bode is also tired of waiting for the immunity decision.

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