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May 20, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Minnesota governor signs an extensive pro-voting law

Minnesota governor signs an extensive pro-voting law SCOTUS won’t hear a right-wing lawsuit seeking to overturn Oregon’s mail-voting system Daily Docket — Monday, May 20There was a legislative victory for Minnesota voters last week.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed a pro-voter package i…

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May 19, 2024 at 10:59 AM

The state of democracy can be summed up in one word

The state of democracy can be summed up in one word One of our monthly member-only newsletters. Welcome to this month’s State of Democracy! This is a free version of what I send to members each month — which includes my thoughts, musings and predictions on the key themes and trends I’m s…

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May 17, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Former Trump lawyer pleads not guilty in Arizona 2020 election subversion case

Former Trump lawyer pleads not guilty in Arizona 2020 election subversion case RNC files lawsuit in Georgia over election administration funding. Daily Docket — Friday, May 17Right-wing groups and figures continue to attack voting rights and threaten democracy.Former Trump attorney John …

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May 17, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Louisiana's congressional map and Wisconsin drop boxes were on this week's docket

Louisiana's congressional map and Wisconsin drop boxes were on this week's docket The drop box battle brewing in Wisconsin 05/17/2024The U.S. Supreme Court allows Louisiana to use a congressional map that was struck down by a lower court. Wisconsin’s highest court weighs a potential reve…

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May 16, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Indiana attorney general argues that private parties cannot sue under the Voting Rights Act

Indiana attorney general argues that private parties cannot sue under the Voting Rights Act House Republicans held a hearing today denouncing noncitizen voting. Daily Docket — Thursday, May 16Republican AGs in Indiana and Louisiana seek to undermine the Voting Rights Act.Indiana's Republ…

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May 16, 2024 at 5:29 PM

Why I think Biden's debate strategy is good for democracy

Why I think Biden's debate strategy is good for democracy Upgrade to read the full story. No one has been more clear-eyed and consistent in the need to focus the public on the threat Donald Trump poses to democracy than Joe Biden. It was central to his 2020 campaign. He spoke about it re…

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May 15, 2024 at 10:07 PM

U.S. Supreme Court allows Louisiana to use congressional map with two majority-Black districts

U.S. Supreme Court allows Louisiana to use congressional map with two majority-Black districts Ohio secretary of state directs counties to remove at least 137 noncitizens from voter rolls Daily Docket — Wednesday, May 15The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on which congressional map Louisia…

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May 14, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Arizona judge dismisses RNC lawsuit that tried to block the state’s election procedures

Arizona judge dismisses RNC lawsuit that tried to block the state’s election procedures There are several other election cases in Arizona to watch this month. Daily Docket — Tuesday, May 14Republicans filed numerous election lawsuits in Arizona this year.In a win for voters, an Arizona j…

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May 13, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Federal judge in Alabama denies Black mayor’s motion to force white town leaders to allow him into office

Federal judge in Alabama denies Black mayor’s motion to force white town leaders to allow him into office Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral argument today over whether to prohibit drop boxes in the state. Daily Docket — Monday, May 13The mayor of Newbern, Alabama is still being locked o…

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May 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM

What I’m watching: Wisconsin drop boxes are back in court ahead of 2024

What I’m watching: Wisconsin drop boxes are back in court ahead of 2024 A crucial case in a key battleground state. The most important court hearing of the week won’t be in New York, and it won’t involve Donald Trump (at least not directly). Instead, democracy watchers will have their ey…

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May 10, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Trump is now encouraging people to vote early and by mail

Trump is now encouraging people to vote early and by mail Louisiana asks SCOTUS to rule on its congressional map by Wednesday. Daily Docket — Friday, May 10Donald Trump reversed his stance on early and absentee voting leading up to the 2024 election.Trump — after years of peddling basele…

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May 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Trump campaign files first election lawsuit of 2024

Trump campaign files first election lawsuit of 2024 Will Black Louisiana voters get the maps they deserve? 05/10/2024The Trump campaign filed its first election lawsuit of the 2024 election season, as the Republican National Committee seeks to undermine the election process in multiple s…

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May 9, 2024 at 10:01 PM

New York court rejects RNC’s challenge to early mail-in voting law

New York court rejects RNC’s challenge to early mail-in voting law Arizona Republicans appeal case challenging proof of citizenship law Daily Docket — Thursday, May 9Democracy is on the docket AND ballot! Remind everyone that voting is more critical than ever this year with our new merch…

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May 9, 2024 at 10:59 AM

Private right of action, machine counting and the MAGA House: answering a potpourri of your questions

Private right of action, machine counting and the MAGA House: answering a potpourri of your questions You asked, I answered in this member-only Q&A. Since I started sending out Q&As as a part of our membership program, the response has been overwhelming. My first two were focused…

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May 8, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Black Louisiana voters ask SCOTUS to weigh in on congressional map for 2024

Black Louisiana voters ask SCOTUS to weigh in on congressional map for 2024 New York court rejects challenge to a law that simplifies absentee ballot counting. Daily Docket — Wednesday, May 8 We heard your feedback and are excited to announce that we now offer an annual membership option…

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May 7, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs three voter suppression laws

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs three voter suppression laws Louisiana appeals congressional map to SCOTUS. Daily Docket — Tuesday, May 7Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) passes multiple voter suppression laws.Kemp signed three new voter suppression bills into law today, including one piece of l…

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May 6, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Federal court in Alabama hears Black mayor’s challenge to white town leaders blocking him from office

Federal court in Alabama hears Black mayor’s challenge to white town leaders blocking him from office Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear early voting case that could have major impacts. Daily Docket — Monday, May 6Here are some updates.Today a federal court held a hearing in a lawsuit fil…

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May 5, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Q&A with a Louisiana expert on last week’s big news

Q&A with a Louisiana expert on last week’s big news Louisiana Progress’ Peter Robins-Brown answers your questions. Free sample of our member-only emailsLouisiana had a busy last week starting when a three-judge panel struck down the state’s latest congressional map, which was drawn t…

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May 3, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Trump campaign files first election lawsuit of the cycle

Trump campaign files first election lawsuit of the cycle RNC and Trump campaign target Nevada mail-in voting. Daily Docket — Friday, May 3Republicans target Nevada election laws in court.The Trump campaign and the RNC filed a lawsuit challenging Nevada's ballot return deadline. Republica…

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May 3, 2024 at 11:04 AM

Louisiana is left mapless; Black voters seek Supreme Court relief

Louisiana is left mapless; Black voters seek Supreme Court relief Pennsylvania Republicans again push fringe election-law theory 05/03/2024Louisiana’s congressional districts hang in the balance after a federal court struck down the state’s new map with two majority-Black districts. Repu…

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May 2, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Multiple election lawsuits being heard by Arizona courts

Multiple election lawsuits being heard by Arizona courts Arizona Supreme Court reverses sanctions against state’s GOP. Daily Docket — Thursday, May 2Challenges to election results and procedures in Arizona heat up.Today, an Arizona appeals court heard oral argument in Kari Lake's lawsuit…

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May 1, 2024 at 10:00 PM

A federal judge struck down Louisiana’s congressional map that better represented Black voters

A federal judge struck down Louisiana’s congressional map that better represented Black voters Black voters appealed this decision to the U.S. Supreme Court. Daily Docket — Wednesday, May 1A federal court struck down Louisiana's new, fair congressional map. Here’s what you should know.Ye…

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May 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The screens I’m watching this month to know what will happen in November

The screens I’m watching this month to know what will happen in November My May court preview has a lot on the docket. Free sample of my member-only emailsI have a confession. I only use one computer screen. My son judges me for this. He uses three separate monitors.He explains that mult…

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April 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot rejection policies are put to the test in court

Pennsylvania’s mail-in ballot rejection policies are put to the test in court State legislatures will play a key role in the 2024 presidential election, according to The States Project. Daily Docket — Tuesday, April 30Here are some updates about mail-in voting in Pennsylvania.The 3rd U.S…

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April 29, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Pennsylvania Republicans want SCOTUS to weigh in on a fringe legal theory

Pennsylvania Republicans want SCOTUS to weigh in on a fringe legal theory New York court heard oral argument in GOP-backed mail-in voting challenge. Daily Docket — Monday, April 29Here are some updates from the U.S. Supreme Court.Pennsylvania Republicans asked the Supreme Court to hear t…

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April 26, 2024 at 9:59 PM

A controversial lawsuit challenging New York’s mail-in early voting period heads to court

A controversial lawsuit challenging New York’s mail-in early voting period heads to court SCOTUS will release another order list on some of the cases it will hear on Monday. Daily Docket — Friday, April 26Democracy is on the docket AND ballot this election year. Help get out the vote by …

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April 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Bad news for election deniers in Arizona

Bad news for election deniers in Arizona SCOTUS hears Trump immunity arguments. 4/26/2024This week, Arizona Republicans who backed the “Big Lie” of mass voter fraud in the 2020 election were hit with a sweeping indictment in the state. Separately, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear …

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April 25, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Arizona’s signature matching and drop box procedures will remain in place ahead of the 2024 election

Arizona’s signature matching and drop box procedures will remain in place ahead of the 2024 election Trump allies indicted in Arizona over 2020 fake elector scheme. Daily Docket — Thursday, April 25Here are some updates.In a win for voters, an Arizona judge rejected a right-wing group's …

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April 25, 2024 at 2:14 PM

Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama?

Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? Upgrade for access to my answers. Free sample of my member-only emailsI recently sent Democracy Docket’s premium members my first regular Q&A email focused on all the questions I get about Donald Trump and his criminal trials. But ther…

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April 24, 2024 at 10:01 PM

A federal judge delivers a big win against voter disenfranchisement in Montana

A federal judge delivers a big win against voter disenfranchisement in Montana Everything you need to know before tomorrow’s historic SCOTUS presidential immunity hearing. Daily Docket — Wednesday, April 24Here are some updates. A federal judge blocked a Montana law that makes it a felon…

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April 24, 2024 at 11:01 AM

What the hell is going on with Trump's criminal trials?

What the hell is going on with Trump's criminal trials? You asked, I answered. Free sample of my member-only emailsOne of my favorite things about Democracy Docket’s new membership program is that it gives me a forum to engage with our most loyal supporters more directly. And there is no…

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April 23, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Ahead of Pennsylvania’s election today, court rejects GOP request to exclude mail-in ballots in Chester County

Ahead of Pennsylvania’s election today, court rejects GOP request to exclude mail-in ballots in Chester County What to watch for during the SCOTUS oral argument on Trump’s immunity. Daily Docket — Tuesday, April 23Here are some updates. A Pennsylvania court ruled that ballots from long-t…

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April 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM

The Supreme Court deals a major blow to Kari Lake’s bogus election fraud claims

The Supreme Court deals a major blow to Kari Lake’s bogus election fraud claims How the GOP is using the courts to harass voters and election officials. Daily Docket — Monday, April 22Here are some updates from the U.S. Supreme Court.The Supreme Court rejected Kari Lake's appeal in a cas…

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April 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The state of our democracy is in court

The state of our democracy is in court Become a member for full access to this month’s edition. This is a free sample of my member-only emailsWhen I started Democracy Docket in 2020, I never envisioned it would grow as fast or become as big as it has. At every stage, our loyal subscriber…

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April 19, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Texas AG Ken Paxton could face disciplinary action from state bar, appeals court ruled

Texas AG Ken Paxton could face disciplinary action from state bar, appeals court ruled There are 200 days until the election in November. Daily Docket — Friday, April 19Here are some updates. A federal judge struck down part of Tennessee's felony disenfranchisement policy, ruling that th…

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April 19, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Republicans are once again obsessed with the myth of noncitizen voting

Republicans are once again obsessed with the myth of noncitizen voting Exposing the conservative legal group spreading election disinformation in the courts. 4/19/2024Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R) joined forces to stoke fear about Republicans' favorite …

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April 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Wisconsin governor joins lawsuit to restore drop boxes in the state

Wisconsin governor joins lawsuit to restore drop boxes in the state Your chance to get early access to a very special podcast episode. Daily Docket — Thursday, April 18 In an exclusive Defending Democracy episode dropping tomorrow, Marc sat down (virtually) with Hillary Rodham Clinton to…

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April 17, 2024 at 10:02 PM

3rd Circuit blocks New Jersey’s controversial “county line” ballot design

3rd Circuit blocks New Jersey’s controversial “county line” ballot design The U.S. Supreme Court still hasn’t issued a decision on South Carolina’s congressional map. Daily Docket — Wednesday, April 17Work with us! Democracy Docket is seeking a news editor who will supervise a team of re…

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April 16, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Georgia public service commission allowed to hold elections for first time in four years

Georgia public service commission allowed to hold elections for first time in four years Nebraskans with felony convictions might have their voting rights restored. Daily Docket — Tuesday, April 16Here are some updates out of Georgia. After litigation prevented Georgia from holding elect…

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April 15, 2024 at 9:59 PM

A busy day for SCOTUS in four voting and election cases

A busy day for SCOTUS in four voting and election cases Including one where Kari Lake wants to ban voting machines in Arizona. Daily Docket — Monday, April 15Here are some updates from the U.S. Supreme Court.In a win for voters, the Supreme Court declined to take up a Republican legal ch…

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April 12, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Trump and Johnson announce nationwide proof of citizenship bill to vote

Trump and Johnson announce nationwide proof of citizenship bill to vote Idaho Supreme Court upholds state’s student ID voting ban Daily Docket — Friday, April 12Here are some updates. Former President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that House Republicans are introd…

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April 12, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Georgia’s draconian voter suppression law heads to trial

Georgia’s draconian voter suppression law heads to trial A failed MAGA candidate in California won’t pay for a recount. 4/12/2024On HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, Larry David went to trial for breaking Georgia’s voter suppression law. On Monday, a real-life trial begins over the same dracon…

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April 11, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Judge strikes down Miami’s racially gerrymandered city commission districts

Judge strikes down Miami’s racially gerrymandered city commission districts Liberal Wisconsin Supreme Court justice won’t run for reelection. Daily Docket — Thursday, April 11Here are some updates. A federal judge upheld Georgia’s voter citizenship verification rules for naturalized citi…

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April 10, 2024 at 11:30 PM

You asked, I answered: My first Q&A is here

You asked, I answered: My first Q&A is here Become a member for access to all of my Q&As. Welcome to my first Q&A! Each week, we receive dozens of questions about ongoing voting rights cases, Trump’s endless criminal charges and the most pressing threats facing our democracy.…

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April 10, 2024 at 10:01 PM

A win for voters as judges dismiss anti-voting lawsuits in Arizona, Michigan and Nevada

A win for voters as judges dismiss anti-voting lawsuits in Arizona, Michigan and Nevada The 6th Circuit reopened a lawsuit challenging Ohio's congressional map. Daily Docket — Wednesday, April 10In a win for voters in Arizona, Michigan and Nevada, three anti-voting lawsuits were dismisse…

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April 9, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Right-wing conspiracy theorists will pay up to $1.25 million for robocall election scheme

Right-wing conspiracy theorists will pay up to $1.25 million for robocall election scheme Federal bill to fight partisan gerrymandering introduced in the House. Daily Docket — Tuesday, April 9Here are some updates. Right-wing conspiracy theorists Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman will pay up t…

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April 8, 2024 at 10:00 PM

A Mike Lindell-endorsed California candidate contests primary loss

A Mike Lindell-endorsed California candidate contests primary loss New Jersey GOP candidates sue to block “county line” ballot design for primaries. Daily Docket — Monday, April 8Here are some updates.A Mike Lindell-endorsed candidate is challenging her primary loss for board of supervis…

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April 5, 2024 at 10:00 PM

AG Eric Holder calls out SCOTUS in our latest podcast episode

AG Eric Holder calls out SCOTUS in our latest podcast episode Over 80% of Arizona lawsuits aim to restrict ballot access. Daily Docket — Friday, April 5Here are some updates. Pro-voter nonprofit groups moved to defend Michigan's absentee ballot system from a lawsuit filed by the Republic…

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April 5, 2024 at 11:01 AM

An RNC memo outlines its legal assault on voting rights

An RNC memo outlines its legal assault on voting rights Florida’s omnibus voter suppression law goes to trial. 4/5/2024Democracy Docket got our hands on an Republican National Committee memo this week that outlines the group’s litigation efforts to restrict the right to vote in a number …

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April 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM

How one state almost threw the presidential election into chaos

How one state almost threw the presidential election into chaos  Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz step in to defend Eastman.   Daily Docket — Thursday, April 4Have a question for Marc? Submit your question below for a chance to be featured in our next member-only Q&A.SUBMIT A QU…

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