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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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April 3, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Ohio ballot rejections skyrocket after strict photo ID law went into effect

Ohio ballot rejections skyrocket after strict photo ID law went into effect Wisconsin governor steps into drop box lawsuit before state Supreme Court. Daily Docket — Wednesday, April 3Here are some updates. Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) urged the newly liberal state Supreme Court to over…

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April 2, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Former Trump lawyer John Eastman officially disbarred

Former Trump lawyer John Eastman officially disbarred Ultra-conservative 5th Circuit to ignore new “judge-shopping” rule. Daily Docket — Tuesday, April 2Here are some Trumpdates.Former President Donald Trump and allies appealed a decision that allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani…

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April 1, 2024 at 10:05 PM

The RNC is inflating its legal attack on voting rights

The RNC is inflating its legal attack on voting rights An Arizona judge tossed another lawsuit trying to overturn the state’s 2022 midterm election results. Daily Docket — Monday, April 1We got our hands on the RNC’s litigation memo and found they’ve been inflating their numbers.The Repu…

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March 29, 2024 at 10:00 PM

New Jersey’s “broken ballot design” is likely unconstitutional, federal judge rules

New Jersey’s “broken ballot design” is likely unconstitutional, federal judge rules The RNC filed a lawsuit in Michigan, challenging its absentee ballot signature verification process. Daily Docket — Friday, March 29Want the full scoop on the court cases we’ve got our eye on for April? U…

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March 29, 2024 at 11:01 AM

One big win and two big losses for voters this week

One big win and two big losses for voters this week Plus, disbarment charges for former Trump lawyer and Jan. 6 architect John Eastman. 3/29/2024This week saw a big win for voters in Montana as the state’s Supreme Court struck down four voter suppression laws that disproportionately impa…

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March 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Florida and South Carolina voters won’t have a fair congressional map for 2024

Florida and South Carolina voters won’t have a fair congressional map for 2024 Court rulings continue to deny Black voters the representation they deserve. Daily Docket — Thursday, March 28Here are some recent updates.A federal court allowed South Carolina to use its current congressiona…

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March 27, 2024 at 11:30 PM

Ronna McDaniel's 0 truths and 3 lies

Ronna McDaniel's 0 truths and 3 lies The former RNC chair lied on Meet the Press over the weekend. Ronna McDaniel’s 0 Truths and 3 LiesBy Marc EliasWe can only assume that Ronna McDaniel was on her best behavior during her Meet the Press appearance last Sunday. After all, she had just si…

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March 27, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Three huge decisions dropped today

Three huge decisions dropped today In Florida, Montana and Pennsylvania. Daily Docket — Wednesday, March 27Here are the major decisions that dropped today. In a loss for voters, federal appeals court reversed and remanded a decision ordering Pennsylvania to count otherwise eligible mail-…

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March 26, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Court rejects anti-voting lawsuit against Biden and Pennsylvania governor

Court rejects anti-voting lawsuit against Biden and Pennsylvania governor Georgia voters ask SCOTUS to review method to elect public service commissioners. Daily Docket — Tuesday, March 26Here are some recent updates.Voters asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case arguing that Georg…

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March 25, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Alabama’s new restrictive absentee law will be in effect for general election

Alabama’s new restrictive absentee law will be in effect for general election Caddo Parish, Louisiana elects first Black sheriff in history. Daily Docket — Monday, March 25Here are some recent updates.The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral argument on Thursday in a Republic…

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March 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Wisconsin governor signs two pro-voting bills into law

Wisconsin governor signs two pro-voting bills into law A troubling trend is emerging in the 5th Circuit. Daily Docket — Friday, March 22Here are some updates. Voting rights and nonprofit groups moved to defend Nevada's voter rolls from a lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee…

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March 22, 2024 at 11:01 AM

The RNC’s latest legal strategy: purging voter rolls

The RNC’s latest legal strategy: purging voter rolls A history-making lawsuit could upend New Jersey elections 3/22/2024A lawsuit in New Jersey over the design of county primary ballots could make history — and send the state’s upcoming primary election into chaos after this week’s nine-…

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March 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM

South Carolina asks SCOTUS to keep congressional map in place ahead of 2024 elections

South Carolina asks SCOTUS to keep congressional map in place ahead of 2024 elections Kari Lake also went to the high court over her voting machines case. Daily Docket — Thursday, March 21Here are some recent updates.South Carolina asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the state to use i…

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March 20, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Alabama governor enacts law criminalizing absentee ballot assistance

Alabama governor enacts law criminalizing absentee ballot assistance Allegheny County, Pennsylvania will get six new ballot drop off locations for the 2024 primary elections. Daily Docket — Wednesday, March 20Here are some recent updates.Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) signed a bill that makes…

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