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August 7, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Second lawsuit filed in Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging state’s legislative maps

Second lawsuit filed in Wisconsin Supreme Court challenging state’s legislative maps Civil rights groups ask U.S. Supreme Court to block Miami commissioner districts Daily Docket — Monday, Aug. 7 …

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August 4, 2023 at 10:03 PM

5th Circuit strikes down lifetime ban on voting for those convicted of certain felonies in Mississippi

5th Circuit strikes down lifetime ban on voting for those convicted of certain felonies in Mississippi Federal judge dismisses Michigan GOP lawsuit trying to decertify 2020 presidential election Daily Docket — Friday, Au…

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August 4, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Indictment #3 for Trump, this time for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election

Indictment #3 for Trump, this time for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election The six unnamed co-conspirators are facing their own possible indictments. 08/04/2023 This week former President Donald …

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August 3, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Trump arraigned in Washington, D.C. and pled not guilty for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election

Trump arraigned in Washington, D.C. and pled not guilty for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election Tennessee holds special election today to re-elect expelled state Reps. Jones and Pearson. Daily Docket — Thursday, A…

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August 2, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Pro-voting groups challenge Wisconsin legislative maps in new lawsuit

Pro-voting groups challenge Wisconsin legislative maps in new lawsuit John Eastman and Colorado Republicans file anti-voting lawsuit Daily Docket — Wednesday, Aug. 2 Trump, Five Lawyers and The…

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August 1, 2023 at 10:13 PM

Former President Donald Trump indicted by federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. on four counts

Former President Donald Trump indicted by federal grand jury in Washington, D.C. on four counts Trump charged with four counts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Daily Docket — Tuesday, Aug. 1 …

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July 31, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Federal court blocks Miami’s city commission map

Federal court blocks Miami’s city commission map Plaintiffs in Allen file objections to Alabama’s noncompliant congressional maps. Daily Docket — Monday, July 31 Here’s what to expect in the courts this …

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July 28, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Wisconsin court dismisses conservative lawsuit targeting military ballots

Wisconsin court dismisses conservative lawsuit targeting military ballots Plaintiffs in Allen must file objections over Alabama’s congressional map by midnight Litigation That Could Impact Congressional Maps Be…

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July 28, 2023 at 12:02 PM

40+ congressional districts are currently challenged in court

40+ congressional districts are currently challenged in court Alabama Republicans defy the U.S. Supreme Court. 07/28/2023 Progress made is progress that can be lost. This week we cover the 12 congressi…

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July 27, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Congressional Democrats reintroduced two pro-democracy bills today

Congressional Democrats reintroduced two pro-democracy bills today Meanwhile two right-wing lawsuits were thrown out What's Next in Republicans' Legal War on Voting Rights By Mac Brower Daily…

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July 26, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Federal court blocks Mississippi law that limited assistance for voters with disabilities

Federal court blocks Mississippi law that limited assistance for voters with disabilities Kari Lake loses in court…again Sherrifs Undermine Democracy Through Nullification By Jessica Pishko D…

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July 25, 2023 at 10:02 PM

N.Y. Republicans appeal decision over Empire State’s congressional map

N.Y. Republicans appeal decision over Empire State’s congressional map Federal court dismisses Arkansas lawsuit on judicial selection Daily Docket — Tuesday, July 25 Alabama Shows Our Country H…

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July 24, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Tennessee makes voting rights restoration even harder

Tennessee makes voting rights restoration even harder Louisiana Republicans object to adding a second majority-Black district Daily Docket — Monday, July 24 Here are some updates you may have missed. A…

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July 21, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Alabama Legislature sends non-compliant congressional map to governor

Alabama Legislature sends non-compliant congressional map to governor Pennsylvania Republicans appeal decision upholding no-excuse mail-in voting Daily Docket — Friday, July 21 Virginia’s Felon…

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July 21, 2023 at 12:49 PM

Wisconsin’s burdensome absentee voting rules now challenged in court

Wisconsin’s burdensome absentee voting rules now challenged in court Alabama lawmakers cannot bear to draw a second Black-majority district 07/21/2023 This week in Alabama, Republican lawmakers ignored…

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July 20, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Three Wisconsin absentee ballot rules violate the state constitution, new lawsuit argues

Three Wisconsin absentee ballot rules violate the state constitution, new lawsuit argues Texas leaves ERIC, the voter registration list maintenance tool Daily Docket — Thursday, July 20 Two Maj…

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July 19, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Alabama House passes map without a second majority-Black district

Alabama House passes map without a second majority-Black district Individuals with prior felony convictions sue Florida over its inconsistent voting rights restoration system Daily Docket — Wednesday, July 19 …

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July 18, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Senate and House Democrats reintroduce Freedom to Vote Act

Senate and House Democrats reintroduce Freedom to Vote Act Alabama Legislature advances two non-complaint congressional maps Daily Docket — Tuesday, July 18 Republicans Want To Make It Harder t…

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July 17, 2023 at 10:06 PM

Alabama lawmakers advance non-compliant congressional map

Alabama lawmakers advance non-compliant congressional map Three Georgia redistricting lawsuits will go to trial in September Daily Docket — Monday, July 17 Here are some updates from today. Alabama lawm…

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July 14, 2023 at 10:01 PM

U.S. House committee sends suppressive voting bill to the House floor

U.S. House committee sends suppressive voting bill to the House floor Kari Lake’s legal team ordered to pay $122,200 in fines Daily Docket — Friday, July 14 After the U.S. Supreme Court Ended I…

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July 14, 2023 at 12:02 PM

In a victory for voters, New York court orders redraw of congressional map

In a victory for voters, New York court orders redraw of congressional map DOJ seeks to participate in lawsuit challenging anti-democratic Mississippi law 07/14/2023 This week in New York, a court orde…

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July 13, 2023 at 10:02 PM

New York court orders redraw of congressional map in a win for voters

New York court orders redraw of congressional map in a win for voters DOJ seeks to participate in lawsuit challenging anti-democratic Mississippi law Daily Docket — Thursday, July 13 Last Term,…

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July 12, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Federal judge declines to block parts of Florida’s voter suppression law

Federal judge declines to block parts of Florida’s voter suppression law Congressional Black Caucus sends letter calling to reform blue slips to Senate Judiciary Daily Docket — Wednesday, July 12 ALERT: Federal …

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July 11, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Judge denies Nevada Republicans’ attempt to rewrite state election law

Judge denies Nevada Republicans’ attempt to rewrite state election law Senate Democrats push for federal judiciary reform in new letter Daily Docket — Tuesday, July 11 John Eastman is Having a …

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July 10, 2023 at 10:07 PM

House Republicans unveil most restrictive elections bill in decades

House Republicans unveil most restrictive elections bill in decades Federal court dismisses lawsuit challenging voter registration applications Daily Docket — Monday, July 10 As the House Slash…

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July 7, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Bar disciplinary committee recommends Rudy Guiliani be disbarred

Bar disciplinary committee recommends Rudy Guiliani be disbarred Republican introduces redundant bill to ban noncitizens from voting Daily Docket — Friday, July 7 Lessons From 303 Creative: We …

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July 7, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Judge hands down victory for Florida voters

Judge hands down victory for Florida voters U.S. Supreme Court keeps Mississippi’s felony disenfranchisement policy in place. View this email in your browser 07/07/2023 Last week, the …

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July 6, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Harris County, Texas files lawsuit against discriminatory election administration law

Harris County, Texas files lawsuit against discriminatory election administration law Tennessee high court upholds barriers for those with prior felony convictions. Daily Docket — Thursday, July 6 …

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July 5, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Judge blocks parts of Florida voter suppression law

Judge blocks parts of Florida voter suppression law Republicans challenging Minnesota’s re-enfranchisement law. Daily Docket — Wednesday, July 5 Despite Small Improvements, State Supreme Courts…

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June 30, 2023 at 10:02 PM

U.S Supreme Court allows Mississippi felony disenfranchisement provision to remain

The Court declines to hear Ohio case invoking ISL theory.  Daily Docket — Friday, June 30 Here's what to expect in the courts next month.To prepare you for the month ahead, we’ve outlined what courtroom activity and fillings we anticipate as well as what outstanding decisions we are watching for.He…

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June 30, 2023 at 12:02 PM

No Moore ISL theory: U.S. Supreme Court rejects radical legal theory

On Tuesday, the nation’s highest court ruled that state legislatures cannot act unconstrained.  06/30/2023 On Tuesday, in an incredible win for democracy, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the radical independent state legislature (ISL) theory. With this decision, state courts will still be able to h…

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June 29, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Iowa court rules that voting materials can be in non-English languages

U.S. Supreme Court ends affirmative action in this morning’s decision.  Daily Docket — Thursday, June 29 Here are some updates you might have missed.An Iowa court ruled that counties can provide election materials in languages other than English. Previously, the secretary of state was prohibited fro…

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June 28, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Pro-voting parties in Alabama submit remedial map proposal

There was a hearing held in a Florida voter suppression lawsuit.  Daily Docket — Wednesday, June 28 ICYMI, Marc detailed his thoughts on the rejection of the fringe independent state legislature (ISL) theory following the big victory for democracy in Moore v. Harper yesterday. Here are some updates…

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June 27, 2023 at 10:02 PM

No Moore ISL theory

State supreme courts can curb partisan gerrymandering.  Daily Docket — Tuesday, June 27 Today, the U.S. Supreme Court dropped its decision in the landmark case Moore v. Harper.  In a big win for democracy, a majority of the Court ruled to reject the radical independent state legislature (ISL) theo…

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June 26, 2023 at 10:08 PM

U.S. Supreme Court blocks Louisiana’s congressional map

Michigan Democrats introduce state-level Voting Rights Act.  Daily Docket — Monday, June 26 Here are some updates you may have missed. Today, the U.S. Supreme Court reinstated an order blocking Louisiana’s congressional map for diluting the voting strength of Black voters. The move paves the way for…

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June 23, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Nevada governor signs two more pro-voting bills

Still no decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in Moore v. Harper.  Daily Docket — Friday, June 23 This Sunday marks the 10-year anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder, the landmark case that gutted the preclearance requirements of the Voting Rights Act. Read how the disastrous decision has paved th…

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June 23, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Ten years since the Supreme Court gutted a key portion of the VRA

In Virginia, thousands were unable to vote in the primary.  06/23/2023 It's been two weeks since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Allen v. Milligan, a year since Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and ten years since Shelby County v. Holder. These three landmark cases have altered the…

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June 22, 2023 at 10:02 PM

House Republicans move to eliminate funding for election departments

In Rhode Island, some 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next primary.  Daily Docket — Thursday, June 22 Here are some recent updates from the last few days. Today, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral argument in a lawsuit challenging Kentucky's process that arbitrarily dictates …

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June 21, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Senate confirms 100 district court judges to federal bench

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes more election bills.  Daily Docket — Wednesday, June 21 Here are some updates you may have missed.This afternoon, the U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to confirm President Joe Biden’s 100th federal district court judge nominee, Natasha Merle, to the U.S. District Court for the…

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June 20, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs Harris County power grab bills

Abbott also vetoes accessibility bill, signs another.  Daily Docket — Tuesday, June 20 Here are some legislation updates you may have missed. Today is Election Day in Virginia! These primaries are the first election since Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) reinstated a lifetime ban on voting for people with fe…

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June 16, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Ohio Supreme Court allows August election to proceed

Alabama to enact a new congressional map by July 21.  Daily Docket — Friday, June 16 Here are some updates from today and yesterday. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that an August special election set up by the Legislature can happen as scheduled. The election is for a measure that would make it harde…

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June 16, 2023 at 12:03 PM

U.S. Supreme Court decision ripples across the country

Trump is indicted — again.  06/16/2023 As legislatures adjourn for 2023, eyes are turning to 2024. This week, democracy has seen a mix of wins, losses and a couple of déjà vu moments. Last week’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Alabama redistricting case is giving a number of Section 2 lawsuits …

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June 15, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Washington Supreme Court upholds state Voting Rights Act

Michigan House and Senate passed eight election bills.  Daily Docket — Thursday, June 15 Here are some updates from today and yesterday. The Michigan House and Senate passed a package of eight pro-voting bills implementing large parts of Proposition 2, a ballot measure that passed with wide suppor…

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June 14, 2023 at 10:08 PM

Civil rights lawyer confirmed to federal bench

Louisiana Republicans flip-flop on challenge to congressional map  Daily Docket — Wednesday, June 14 On Monday, Arizona Republicans sent a bill permitting hand counting ballots to Gov. Katie Hobbs (D). It'll likely be only the latest election bill to be vetoed by the governor. Here are some updates…

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June 13, 2023 at 10:03 PM

Arkansas voters ask SCOTUS to review map lawsuit

Federal bill introduced to impose a code of conduct for SCOTUS.  Daily Docket — Tuesday, June 13 Here are some legislation updates you may have missed. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) reintroduced a bill to overhaul the nation's judicial ethics laws. The bill …

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June 12, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Ohio Supreme Court orders rewrite of ballot measure language

The Nevada and New York legislatures pass pro-voting legislation.  Daily Docket — Monday, June 12 Here are some updates you may have missed. The Ohio Supreme Court ordered Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) and the Ohio Ballot Board to rewrite parts of a ballot measure that would make it harder for…

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June 9, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Marc reacts to yesterday's SCOTUS victory

Allen begins to make waves in federal courts.  Daily Docket — Friday, June 9 Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered its ruling in Allen v. Milligan, striking down Alabama’s congressional map and leaving Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) intact. Read Marc’s reaction to the decision here.…

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June 9, 2023 at 12:03 PM

SCOTUS’ Voting Rights Act opinion will reverberate beyond Alabama

We break down the big voting rights win.  06/09/2023 The future of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) was on the docket in Allen v. Milligan, a redistricting case out of Alabama. Despite the case’s straightforward nature and direct application of past case law, the VRA appeared to be at risk before the U.S…

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June 8, 2023 at 10:03 PM

SCOTUS strikes down Alabama congressional map

The decision upholds Section 2 of the VRA.  Daily Docket — Thursday, June 8 Today, the U.S. Supreme Court dropped its decision in the landmark voting rights case Allen v. Milligan. In a big win for voters, the Court struck down Alabama’s congressional map and upheld Section 2 of the Voting Rights A…

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June 7, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Pence throws his hat in the presidential ring

Another Arizona county wants to hand count ballots.  Daily Docket — Wednesday, June 7 Today, former Vice President Mike Pence (R) officially launched his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Catch up on his stance on voting rights here.Here are some updates you may have missed.…

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