7th Circuit rejects GOP challenge to Illinois’ mail-in ballot receipt deadline

A victory for voters in Illinois

In a win for voters, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a Republican lawsuit to invalidate Illinois mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day but received by officials for up to two weeks after. This is the fourth loss for the GOP in challenges to ballot receipt deadlines.
The Republican National Committee challenged ballot receipt deadlines in Mississippi and Nevada and appealed both cases to federal circuit courts. The right-wing Public Interest Legal Foundation challenged North Dakota’s mail-in ballot receipt deadline, but their case was dismissed in February.
In a new YouTube video, Marc and Democracy Docket’s Paige Moskowitz break down the Illinois ruling and why the GOP is filing the same failing lawsuit in multiple states.

Wisconsin court ruling will make voting harder for voters with disabilities

The Wisconsin Court of Appeals granted GOP lawmakers' request to pause a ruling that would have allowed voters with print disabilities to request and receive accessible absentee ballots via email during the 2024 elections.
The court stated that changing policies too close to the election could cause confusion for the Wisconsin Elections Commission, local clerks and voters.

DOJ defends the Voting Rights Act from GOP attacks

In a case challenging Louisiana's legislative districts, the U.S. Department of Justice urged the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reject state Republicans' argument that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act — a crucial provision — is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced by voters.

Right-wing group targets Florida and Ohio’s voter rolls in new lawsuits

United Sovereign Americans, a right-wing group behind a concerted effort to remove voters across the country, filed new lawsuits targeting Florida and Ohio's voter rolls. The group has previously filed similar cases in Pennsylvania and Maryland.

New Black districts could mean new representation in Alabama and Louisiana

Lawsuits have led to new majority-Black congressional districts in Alabama and Louisiana. For Black voters, it's the chance to finally have true representation and have their concerns heard. Read more here.

Kamala Harris officially becomes Democratic presidential nominee

At the Democratic National Convention last night, Vice President Kamala Harris officially became the party’s presidential nominee. Read here to learn how she has protected voting rights throughout her career and strives to continue to do so.
Tonight, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) will formally accept the Democratic nomination for vice president. Read here about his dedication to promoting democracy.