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September 14, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Wisconsin Republicans vote to remove the state’s top elections official

Wisconsin Republicans vote to remove the state’s top elections official A lawsuit was quickly filed challenging the move. Daily Docket — Thursday, Sept. 14 Irreparable Injury: Voters in Six States Cast …
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September 13, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Washington Republicans appeal decision striking down state’s legislative districts

Washington Republicans appeal decision striking down state’s legislative districts Ohio Redistricting Commission meeting postponed due to Republicans’ co-chair impasse. Daily Docket — Wednesday, Sept. 13 …
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September 12, 2023 at 10:01 PM

U.S. Supreme Court sets deadline for plaintiffs’ response in Alabama’s redistricting saga

U.S. Supreme Court sets deadline for plaintiffs’ response in Alabama’s redistricting saga Lawsuit filed in Wisconsin seeking to preemptively halt impeachment proceedings against Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Daily Docket — Tuesday,…
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September 11, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Court denies Alabama Republicans’ request to pause ruling on congressional map redraw

Court denies Alabama Republicans’ request to pause ruling on congressional map redraw Texas’ voter suppression law finally gets its day in court Daily Docket — Monday, Sept. 11 Texas Omnibus Voter Suppr…
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September 8, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Three U.S. Republican senators also recommended for charges by the Fulton County special grand jury

Three U.S. Republican senators also recommended for charges by the Fulton County special grand jury Federal judge rejects Mark Meadows' attempt to remove Fulton County criminal case to federal court Daily Docket — Friday, Sept. 8…
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September 8, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Victories for fair maps and voters in Alabama and Florida

Victories for fair maps and voters in Alabama and Florida Georgia’s maps are on trial after two years. 09/08/2023 This week, in Alabama and Florida, voters have a chance at fair representation thanks t…
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September 7, 2023 at 10:01 PM

In Ohio, gerrymandered congressional map to remain in place for 2024

In Ohio, gerrymandered congressional map to remain in place for 2024 Georgia special grand jury report may come out tomorrow. Daily Docket — Thursday, Sept. 7 The Push for Hand Counting: A St…
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September 6, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Ohio groups resubmit ballot measure for citizen-led redistricting commission

Ohio groups resubmit ballot measure for citizen-led redistricting commission Two Georgia indictment defendants denied trial separation Daily Docket — Wednesday, Sept. 6 In Defending Their Con…
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September 5, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Massive win for Alabamians: new districts will be drawn by court-appointed special master

Massive win for Alabamians: new districts will be drawn by court-appointed special master Voters also win in Florida after a judge struck down DeSantis’ congressional map. Daily Docket — Tuesday, Sept. 5 …
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September 1, 2023 at 10:01 PM

“Election integrity” group appeals dismissal of California mail-in voting lawsuit

“Election integrity” group appeals dismissal of California mail-in voting lawsuit Georgia redistricting will head to trial on Tuesday. Daily Docket — Friday, Sept. 1 As we head into Labor Day weekend a…
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September 1, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Ohioans fight for fair chances at the ballot in November and beyond

Ohioans fight for fair chances at the ballot in November and beyond A super Monday ahead of Super Tuesday, trial was set in Trump’s Washington, D.C. indictment. 09/01/2023 This week in Ohio, the upcomi…
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August 31, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Find out what’s on the docket in September

Find out what’s on the docket in September Trump pleaded not guilty in Georgia. Daily Docket — Thursday, Aug. 31 Here’s what to expect in the courts this month. To prepare you for the month ahead, we’v…
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August 30, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Michigan’s legislative maps will head to trial

Michigan’s legislative maps will head to trial Harris County, Texas leaders dismantle election administrator’s office Daily Docket — Wednesday, Aug. 30 These Indictments Are the Beginning, No…
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August 29, 2023 at 10:01 PM

North Carolina Supreme Court justice files lawsuit to protect her First Amendment rights

North Carolina Supreme Court justice files lawsuit to protect her First Amendment rights Republican lawmakers in Oregon continue legal push against accountability measure Daily Docket — Tuesday, Aug. 29 …
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August 28, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Historic voting rights package introduced in Congress

Historic voting rights package introduced in Congress Lawsuit filed challenging Ohio’s reproductive freedom amendment language Daily Docket — Monday, Aug. 28 Here are some updates. U.S. Rep Nikema Wi…
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August 25, 2023 at 10:01 PM

LaRose misleadingly rewrites Ohio abortion rights amendment summary

LaRose misleadingly rewrites Ohio abortion rights amendment summary All 19 defendants in the Georgia election subversion case have surrendered to authorities Daily Docket — Friday, Aug. 25 14…
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August 25, 2023 at 12:04 PM

The 2024 election season kicked off this week in Milwaukee

The 2024 election season kicked off this week in Milwaukee In Georgia, Trump and his partners-in-crime turn themselves in. 08/25/2023 For better or worse, election deniers are in the limelight this wee…
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August 24, 2023 at 10:01 PM

As Trump prepares to turn himself in, more surrender in GA election subversion indictment

As Trump prepares to turn himself in, more surrender in GA election subversion indictment North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper vetoes voter suppression law. Daily Docket — Thursday, Aug. 24 Unpacki…
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August 23, 2023 at 10:01 PM

RNC releases hypocritical video promoting early and mail-in voting

RNC releases hypocritical video promoting early and mail-in voting Wisconsin Republicans make two anti-voting legal moves Daily Docket — Wednesday, Aug. 23 How Ohioans Saved Direct Democracy …
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August 22, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Texas Supreme Court green-lights takeover of Harris County, Texas elections

Texas Supreme Court green-lights takeover of Harris County, Texas elections John Eastman surrenders to authorities in Georgia. Daily Docket — Tuesday, Aug. 22 Where the 2024 GOP Presidential …
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August 21, 2023 at 10:06 PM

SCOTUS keeps unconstitutional Miami City Commission districts in place for November election

SCOTUS keeps unconstitutional Miami City Commission districts in place for November election Federal judge declines to block parts of Georgia voter suppression law Daily Docket — Monday, Aug. 21 …
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August 18, 2023 at 10:04 PM

In a victory for voters, federal court blocks parts of Georgia voter suppression law

In a victory for voters, federal court blocks parts of Georgia voter suppression law Mississippi's Republican secretary of state asks full 5th Circuit to review lifetime ban on voting for certain individuals Daily Dock…
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August 18, 2023 at 12:04 PM

Trump’s fourth indictment is a possible start in mending our democracy

Trump’s fourth indictment is a possible start in mending our democracy Major victory in Texas as part of S.B. 1 is struck down. 08/18/2023 Voters are seeking accountability and representation across th…
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August 17, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Major victory in Texas as part of S.B. 1 is struck down

Major victory in Texas as part of S.B. 1 is struck down Indiana voters under 65 still cannot vote by mail without an excuse, 7th Circuit affirms Daily Docket — Thursday, Aug. 17 Six Anti-Vot…
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August 16, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Fulton County DA requests March 2024 trial date for Trump and his allies

Fulton County DA requests March 2024 trial date for Trump and his allies Meadows asks for his Fulton County charges to be moved to federal court. Daily Docket — Wednesday, Aug. 16 The Indictmen…
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August 15, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Trump and 18 others indicted in Fulton County, Georgia

Trump and 18 others indicted in Fulton County, Georgia Texas judge blocks law that targets Harris County election administration. Daily Docket — Tuesday, Aug. 15 Former President Donald Trump I…
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August 14, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Legal agreement could mean the return of a majority-Black district in Florida

Legal agreement could mean the return of a majority-Black district in Florida Fulton County prosecutors begin presenting case to grand jury in Trump criminal case Daily Docket — Monday, Aug. 14 …
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August 11, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Federal judge strikes down Washington’s legislative districts

Federal judge strikes down Washington’s legislative districts Ohio Supreme Court rejects GOP attempt to block abortion rights amendment. Daily Docket — Friday, Aug. 11 Don't miss out on our lim…
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August 11, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Who are the six co-conspirators in Trump’s Jan. 6 Indictment?

Who are the six co-conspirators in Trump’s Jan. 6 Indictment? Voters in Ohio soundly reject anti-democratic Republican-backed measure. 08/11/2023 This week, the entire country has been learning about w…
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August 10, 2023 at 10:01 PM

DOJ asks for Trump’s Jan. 6 trial to begin on Jan. 2

DOJ asks for Trump’s Jan. 6 trial to begin on Jan. 2 Nine of the 16 Michigan false electors were arraigned in district court. Daily Docket — Thursday, Aug. 10 60 Years Later, Alabama Lawmakers …
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August 9, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Issue 1 fails in Ohio in a decisive win for voters

Issue 1 fails in Ohio in a decisive win for voters A new lawsuit seeks to strike down Tennessee's congressional and state Senate maps. Daily Docket — Wednesday, Aug. 9 Get To Know the Six Likel…
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August 8, 2023 at 10:20 PM

It’s Election Day in Ohio and democracy is on the ballot

It’s Election Day in Ohio and democracy is on the ballot The DOJ is trying to prevent Trump from sharing sensitive indictment materials online. Daily Docket — Tuesday, Aug. 8 To Fight the Supre…
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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…