Wednesday, September 11

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Republicans join Democrats in challenging Georgia election board rules

• Two Georgia Republicans sued the State Election Board over new rules passed by MAGA board members that could delay certification and impose strict rules for drop boxes. The suit claims the board lacks the authority to implement the policies.

Harris highlights her dedication to democracy during presidential debate

• “We cannot afford to have a president of the United States who attempts, as he did in the past, to upend the will of the voters in a free and fair election,” Vice President Kamala Harris said at last night’s debate against former President Donald Trump.

  
  

• Read about Harris’ record on voting rights throughout her career here and learn about other pro-democracy candidates running in the 2024 election here.

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3rd Circuit hears right-wing lawsuit in Pennsylvania on noncitizen voting

• The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument today in a right-wing lawsuit seeking access to Pennsylvania's voter registration records to identify alleged noncitizens.

  
  

• Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) filed this case back in 2019, and the group has an extensive history of challenging states’ voter rolls and pushing a false narrative about noncitizen voting.

Deep dive into Texas AG’s legal challenges to voter registration efforts

• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is suing two counties to block voter registration efforts, claiming the plans violate state law. In a new YouTube video, Marc and Democracy Docket’s Sophie Feldman break down what the counties’ plans entail and why Paxton is suing over these efforts.