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October 5, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Alabama will have a fair congressional map for 2024

Alabama will have a fair congressional map for 2024 Trump files motion to dismiss in Washington, D.C. indictment. Daily Docket — Thursday, Oct. 5 After Unprecedented Defiance, Alabama Finally…
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October 4, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Virginia groups condemn Youngkin administration for illegal voter purge

Virginia groups condemn Youngkin administration for illegal voter purge Wisconsin Senate Republicans want to remove Democratic elections commissioner. Daily Docket — Wednesday, Oct. 4 Amicus …
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October 3, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Hearing held on special master’s maps in Alabama

Hearing held on special master’s maps in Alabama Idaho judge dismisses one of the challenges against ID requirement targeting students. Daily Docket — Tuesday, Oct. 3 As New York Makes Long-A…
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October 2, 2023 at 10:01 PM

SCOTUS declines to review 5th Circuit dismissal of Texas voter suppression law challenge

SCOTUS declines to review 5th Circuit dismissal of Texas voter suppression law challenge Ballot language approved for Ohio constitutional amendment on redistricting. Daily Docket — Monday, Oct. 2 Democ…
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September 29, 2023 at 10:04 PM

5th circuit denies request to pause its decision delaying redraw of congressional map

5th circuit denies request to pause its decision delaying redraw of congressional map Find out what’s on the docket in October. Daily Docket — Friday, Sept. 29 Here’s what to expect in …
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September 29, 2023 at 12:03 PM

U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs Alabama Republicans’ latest illegal, unfair map

U.S. Supreme Court rebuffs Alabama Republicans’ latest illegal, unfair map Ultra-conservative judges delay fair congressional map in Louisiana 09/29/2023 This week in Alabama, Republicans’ gerrymanderi…
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September 28, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Ultra-conservative judges delay fair congressional map in Louisiana

Ultra-conservative judges delay fair congressional map in Louisiana Michigan Republicans are resurrecting the independent state legislature theory in new lawsuit. Daily Docket — Thursday, Sept. 28 With …
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September 27, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Ohio Redistricting Commission adopts gerrymandered legislative maps

Ohio Redistricting Commission adopts gerrymandered legislative maps Wisconsin Supreme Court rejects lawsuit seeking to block impeachment of Justice Janet Protasiewicz. Daily Docket — Wednesday, Sept. 27 …
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September 26, 2023 at 10:01 PM

U.S. Supreme Court denies Alabama’s request to reinstate its illegal congressional map

U.S. Supreme Court denies Alabama’s request to reinstate its illegal congressional map Trial begins over Florida’s 5th Congressional District Daily Docket — Tuesday, Sept. 26 How Election and Redistrict…
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September 25, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Alabama’s map expert submits map proposal amidst legal redistricting fight

Alabama’s map expert submits map proposal amidst legal redistricting fight New York’s attorney general seeks to stop voter intimidation Daily Docket — Monday, Sept. 25 The Danger of a Single Election Da…
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September 22, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Mississippi Supreme Court strikes down court-packing scheme

Mississippi Supreme Court strikes down court-packing scheme North Carolina GOP legislators send power-grab bill S.B. 749 to governor Daily Docket — Friday, Sept. 22 Here are some recent…
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September 22, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Redistricting seems to be a never-ending saga in these key states heading into 2024

Redistricting seems to be a never-ending saga in these key states heading into 2024 For the sixth time, the Ohio Redistricting Commission is back drawing legislative maps 09/22/2023 Redistricting effor…
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September 21, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Mississippi Supreme Court strikes down part of Republican-backed court-packing bill

Mississippi Supreme Court strikes down part of Republican-backed court-packing bill NC budget takes aim at public’s access to redistricting process Daily Docket — Thursday, Sept. 21 Over Two Million Peo…
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September 20, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Hochul signs 10 bills expanding voting rights and protecting democracy

Hochul signs 10 bills expanding voting rights and protecting democracy Ohio Supreme Court orders small tweak to GOP rewrite of abortion rights amendment. Daily Docket — Wednesday, Sept. 20 How Expansive…
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September 19, 2023 at 10:01 PM

House Democrats reintroduce landmark voting rights legislation

House Democrats reintroduce landmark voting rights legislation New York’s highest court rules redistricting commission is not required to reconvene. Daily Docket — Tuesday, Sept. 19 Congress Must Restor…
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September 18, 2023 at 10:05 PM

In Georgia, the RNC appeals decision blocking parts of voter suppression law

In Georgia, the RNC appeals decision blocking parts of voter suppression law New York GOP sues over state’s 2021 mail-in voting law. Daily Docket — Monday, Sept. 18 How a Santa Monica Neighborhood Is Pu…
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September 15, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Federal judge strikes down parts of Arizona voter suppression law

Federal judge strikes down parts of Arizona voter suppression law Wisconsin Attorney General files lawsuit over Republicans’ vote to remove WEC’s Meagan Wolfe. Daily Docket — Friday, Sept. 15 After Cour…
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September 15, 2023 at 12:02 PM

Texas omnibus voter suppression law heads to trial two years later

Texas omnibus voter suppression law heads to trial two years later Wisconsin Republicans voted to remove the state’s top elections official 09/15/2023 Two years after Republicans enacted Texas’ omnibus…
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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…