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The DOJ divulged the search warrant affidavit for the FBI's Fulton County, Georgia election raid. It's wild

The court-ordered release sheds new light on what evidence federal prosecutors presented to acquire the warrant. Spoiler: To say the evidence was not strong would be a huge understatement.
Shockingly, the raid was based on debunked 2020 election fraud claims made by notorious conspiracy theorists.
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Trump-appointed judge rejects DOJ attempt to access Michigan voter rolls

In a win, a federal judge dismissed the DOJ’s legal effort to access Michigan’s unredacted voter rolls, ruling that federal law does not require states to disclose the data.
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House Republicans further voter ID bills that would disenfranchise millions

Both the MEGA and SAVE acts are suppressive measures seeking to impose strict voter ID requirements to register to vote and cast a ballot — what House Dems called “the Trump election takeover bills.”
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Nebraska judge dismisses pro-voting lawsuit seeking to block state from handing over complete voter data to DOJ

In a loss, the judge ruled that the advocacy group that brought the case lacked standing, but an appeal is expected.
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DEMOCRACY FOOTNOTES

Here we share noteworthy briefs on all things voting rights and democracy. Have a footnote for us? Send them to [email protected].

Though a Republican, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski does not support the anti-voting MEGA or SAVE acts.
MAGA caught wind of Kate Barr’s strategy. But Democracy Docket is a longtime Barr fan.
DataRepublican is now a fellow at the Oversight Project. Who is she? Vague. Maybe some oversight is needed?