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November 3, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Five redistricting decisions we are expecting in November

Five redistricting decisions we are expecting in November Election Day is less than a week away. 11/03/2023 November is an incredibly busy month in the courts with a handful of big decisions looming. I…
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November 2, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Trial delayed in two of the five Georgia redistricting lawsuits

Trial delayed in two of the five Georgia redistricting lawsuits Minnesota Supreme Court considers Trump’s ballot eligibility. Daily Docket — Thursday, Nov. 2 After a Cascade of Republican Sta…
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November 1, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Missouri appeals court sets back GOP effort to block abortion rights amendment

Missouri appeals court sets back GOP effort to block abortion rights amendment Nevada governor argues Republican plan to hold caucus is “unacceptable” Daily Docket — Wednesday, Nov. 1 Republi…
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October 31, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Here's what’s on the docket in November

Here's what’s on the docket in November California secretary of state warns Shasta County it must comply with hand count ban. Daily Docket — Tuesday, Oct. 31 To prepare you for the month ahead, we’ve o…
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October 30, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Wisconsin judge rules Meagan Wolfe can’t be ousted while litigation continues

Wisconsin judge rules Meagan Wolfe can’t be ousted while litigation continues Arizona AG investigating two Republican supervisors for not certifying election results on time. Daily Docket — Monday, Oct. 30 …
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October 27, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Arizona judge rejects right-wing attempt to temporarily ban drop boxes in the state.

Arizona judge rejects right-wing attempt to temporarily ban drop boxes in the state. It’s a busy week for democracy in the courts next week. Daily Docket — Friday, Oct. 27 The Keystone to Dem…
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October 27, 2023 at 12:01 PM

When one bad map is enacted, another is struck down

When one bad map is enacted, another is struck down North Carolina gets a gerrymandered congressional map and Georgia gets a new one before 2024. 10/27/2023 This week North Carolina Republicans enacted…
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October 26, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Judge orders new maps in Georgia by Dec. 8

Judge orders new maps in Georgia by Dec. 8 Union sues Georgia over absentee ballot deadline. Daily Docket — Thursday, Oct. 26 Federal Judge Orders New Congressional and Legislative Maps in Ge…
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October 25, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Voters score victories in three states

Voters score victories in three states North Carolina Republicans enacted new congressional and legislative maps.  Daily Docket — Wednesday, Oct. 25 A True the Vote Voter Intimidation Case Go…
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October 24, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Georgia election subversion case

Jenna Ellis pleads guilty in Georgia election subversion case North Carolina Republicans vote on new maps. Daily Docket — Tuesday, Oct. 24 A Dangerous Legal Theory Returns for 2024 By Marc E…
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October 23, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Nine election denying House Republicans competing for speakership

Nine election denying House Republicans competing for speakership It’s the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania. Daily Docket — Monday, Oct. 23 A Slate of Nine Election Deniers Vie Fo…
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October 20, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Right-wing legal group files lawsuit to ban drop boxes in Arizona

Right-wing legal group files lawsuit to ban drop boxes in Arizona Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty to felony conspiracy count. Daily Docket — Friday, Oct. 20 Youth Voting Rights Are on the Dock…
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October 20, 2023 at 12:01 PM

Six misdemeanor charges, three bad maps, two new lawsuits and one big win in Texas

Six misdemeanor charges, three bad maps, two new lawsuits and one big win in Texas North Carolina redistricting is back in full swing. 10/20/2023 In North Carolina, drafts of new maps were released and…
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October 19, 2023 at 10:00 PM

SCOTUS will not get involved in Louisiana redistricting

SCOTUS will not get involved in Louisiana redistricting Sidney Powell takes plea deal in Fulton County election subversion case. Daily Docket — Thursday, Oct. 19 Michigan Republicans Resurrec…
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October 18, 2023 at 10:05 PM

NC Republicans release new maps favoring themselves

NC Republicans release new maps favoring themselves Cochise County, Arizona cannot hand count all ballots, judge rules. Daily Docket — Wednesday, Oct. 18 Michigan Republicans Resurrect Legal …
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October 17, 2023 at 10:04 PM

Two more lawsuits filed challenging North Carolina's latest anti-democratic laws

Two more lawsuits filed challenging North Carolina's latest anti-democratic laws Trump's DC Black voters disenfranchisement case reassigned to judge in DC indictment case Daily Docket — Tuesday, Oct. 17 …
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October 16, 2023 at 10:00 PM

9th Circuit rejects Kari Lake-backed lawsuit seeking to ban electronic voting machines in Arizona

9th Circuit rejects Kari Lake-backed lawsuit seeking to ban electronic voting machines in Arizona Louisiana voters elect Jeff Landry to the governorship, approve amendment banning private funding for elections. Daily Docket — Mon…
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October 13, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Win for voters in Texas as Trump-judge strikes down Galveston County commissioner districts

Win for voters in Texas as Trump-judge strikes down Galveston County commissioner districts New York court holds hearing in lawsuit challenging state’s mail-in voting law. Daily Docket — Friday, Oct. 13 …
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October 13, 2023 at 12:01 PM

SCOTUS heard the first election case of the term this week

SCOTUS heard the first election case of the term this week In North Carolina, two lawsuits challenge a newly enacted voter suppression law. 10/13/2023 The fight for fair maps in South Carolina took cen…
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October 12, 2023 at 10:01 PM

In Idaho, legal challenge against student ID laws pushes on

In Idaho, legal challenge against student ID laws pushes on Wisconsin Republicans shirk away from previous threats to impeach state Supreme Court justice. Daily Docket — Thursday, Oct. 12 Wis…
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October 11, 2023 at 10:01 PM

SCOTUS oral argument held in South Carolina redistricting challenge

SCOTUS oral argument held in South Carolina redistricting challenge Here’s what you need to know. Daily Docket — Wednesday, Oct. 11 Today, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral argument in Alexander v. Sout…
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October 10, 2023 at 10:01 PM

NC GOP overrides Gov. Cooper’s vetoes, drastically altering elections in the state

NC GOP overrides Gov. Cooper’s vetoes, drastically altering elections in the state Lawsuits were quickly filed challenging the newly enacted voter suppression laws. Daily Docket — Tuesday, Oct. 10 What’…
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October 9, 2023 at 10:01 PM

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear legislative gerrymandering case

Wisconsin Supreme Court to hear legislative gerrymandering case Justice Janet Protasiewicz will not recuse herself from the case. Daily Docket — Monday, Oct. 9 The Lesson of Alabama By Marc …
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October 6, 2023 at 10:01 PM

New Mexico court upholds state’s congressional map

New Mexico court upholds state’s congressional map 5th Circuit holds oral argument in Louisiana congressional redistricting case. Daily Docket — Friday, Oct. 6 The RNC's Bank Your Vote Campai…
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October 6, 2023 at 12:02 PM

VICTORY: Alabama will have two Black-opportunity districts in 2024

VICTORY: Alabama will have two Black-opportunity districts in 2024 Voters in Louisiana seek the same opportunity in new maps. 10/06/2023 A long-awaited win in Alabama was handed down yesterday after a …
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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…