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June 26, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Georgia is the first state to mandate controversial election security training for police

Georgia is the first state to mandate controversial election security training for police Tennessee sends letters to over 14,000 people seeking proof of citizenship. Daily Docket — Wednesday, June 26 The big Supreme Court decisions are set to come down any day now. Do presidents have ab…

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June 25, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Wisconsin judge delivers win for voters with disabilities ahead of November election

Wisconsin judge delivers win for voters with disabilities ahead of November election House Democrats introduce a bill enshrining the right to vote on the anniversary of a decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act. Daily Docket — Tuesday, June 25 BIG NEWS: For a limited time, we are o…

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June 24, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Black mayor in Alabama finally allowed to lead his town following settlement agreement

Black mayor in Alabama finally allowed to lead his town following settlement agreement The 5th Circuit denied Louisiana’s request for a hearing on whether voters can sue the state under Section 2 of the VRA. Daily Docket — Monday, June 24Voting rights victories in Alabama and LouisianaTh…

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June 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Removing voters from the rolls: your weekend reading list here

Removing voters from the rolls: your weekend reading list here Six stories of efforts to remove voters from the rolls. Free sample of my member-only emailsPeriodically a story about voter suppression jumps into the national news. Georgia’s massive anti-voting law in 2021 led Major League…

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June 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM

SCOTUS could issue a decision on Trump’s immunity case next week

SCOTUS could issue a decision on Trump’s immunity case next week There are currently 53 active voting rights lawsuits across six battleground states. Daily Docket — Friday, June 21 The fight for voting rights should be front page news everywhere. At Democracy Docket it always is — make …

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June 21, 2024 at 11:38 AM

Conservatives eye seats on state supreme courts

Conservatives eye seats on state supreme courts Can Arizona Republicans move past 2022? 6/21/2024Conservatives eye open seats on Wisconsin and Michigan Supreme Courts in bids to break up the courts’ liberal majorities. Louisiana is the latest GOP-led state to entertain “proof of citizens…

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June 20, 2024 at 10:01 PM

In a win for voters, a federal court rejects the RNC lawsuit challenging Nevada’s voter rolls

In a win for voters, a federal court rejects the RNC lawsuit challenging Nevada’s voter rolls Another Republican lawsuit targeting voter rolls pops up in Pennsylvania. Daily Docket — Thursday, June 20 “I became a member because I spent five years in the U.S. Navy defending freedom and d…

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June 18, 2024 at 10:02 PM

DOJ defends the rights of voters with disabilities in Ohio

DOJ defends the rights of voters with disabilities in Ohio A right-wing group challenges a Burlington, Vermont law that allows noncitizen voting. Daily Docket — Tuesday, June 18DOJ steps in to defend federal voter assistance protections in OhioThe Department of Justice pushed back on Ohi…

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June 17, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Louisiana governor signs two more voter suppression laws

Louisiana governor signs two more voter suppression laws An Arizona appeals court rejected an attempt to overturn 2022 election results. Daily Docket — Monday, June 17Trump and the Republican Party will do anything to win the 2024 election. You can remind everyone that democracy is on th…

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June 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The state of our democracy is seeking retribution

The state of our democracy is seeking retribution Become a member to get this newsletter every month. Free sample of my member-only newsletterA year ago, at his first campaign rally of the cycle, Donald Trump stood on a stage and told his followers: “I am your retribution.” At the time, …

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June 15, 2024 at 10:59 AM

Time is running out: your weekend reading list

Time is running out: your weekend reading list It has been more than eight months since the Supreme Court began hearing 61 cases this term. Free sample of my member-only emailsSeveral years ago, I had an election case that was dragging on and on. Sensing my impatience, the judge said, “M…

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June 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM

U.S. Senate seeks to add more federal judges for the first time in over 20 years

U.S. Senate seeks to add more federal judges for the first time in over 20 years Stephen Miller’s legal group asks the Arizona Supreme Court to move its lawsuit to a more favorable jurisdiction. Daily Docket — Friday, June 14U.S. Senate committee advances bill to create 63 new federal ju…

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June 14, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Republicans want to gut another voting right

Republicans want to gut another voting right Wisconsin elections head says the state is ready for 2024 6/14/2024Republicans seek to remove a key provision of the federal Voting Rights Act as a legal remedy for individuals and groups. The newly-elected head of Wisconsin’s election regulat…

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June 13, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Federal court upholds Florida congressional map eliminating Black district

Federal court upholds Florida congressional map eliminating Black district Republicans seek to remove thousands of people from voter registration lists. Daily Docket — Wednesday, June 12 The latest on redistricting and the fights for fair mapsA federal court said it will not reconsider i…

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June 12, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Courts in Arizona, Michigan and Wisconsin deliver wins for voters

Courts in Arizona, Michigan and Wisconsin deliver wins for voters One in 10 eligible voters can’t easily provide proof of citizenship, a new survey finds. Daily Docket — Wednesday, June 12 Our website and flagship newsletters, including this one, are free for all thanks to contributions…

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June 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Democrat elected to lead bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission again after 2020 stint

Democrat elected to lead bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission again after 2020 stint The DOJ gets involved in an Alabama lawsuit as Republicans attack voter assistance. Daily Docket — Tuesday, June 11Thanks for subscribing to Daily Docket! We’d love to learn more about you so you ca…

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June 10, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Election-related lawsuits continue to pile up in Pennsylvania ahead of November

Election-related lawsuits continue to pile up in Pennsylvania ahead of November Six months out from the election, Louisiana still doesn’t have state legislative maps. Daily Docket — Monday, June 10The latest on election fraud and mail-in ballot cases in PennsylvaniaA Pennsylvania court a…

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June 7, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Wyoming secretary of state seeks to eliminate ballot drop boxes

Wyoming secretary of state seeks to eliminate ballot drop boxes Kari Lake attorney Bryan Blehm is suspended from practicing law for 60 days. Daily Docket — Friday, June 7The latest attack on ballot drop boxes comes from WyomingWyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray (R) told county clerks …

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June 7, 2024 at 11:32 AM

House Dems try to bring accountability to SCOTUS

House Dems try to bring accountability to SCOTUS Ex-Trump 2020 attorneys face suspension and disbarment 6/7/2024House Democrats try to bring more accountability to the U.S. Supreme Court in the wake of another scandal. Former 2020 Trump campaign attorneys likely won’t be litigating Novem…

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June 6, 2024 at 10:04 PM

House Republicans intend to slash election funding in new budget

House Republicans intend to slash election funding in new budget Donald Trump’s former attorneys are facing consequences for their actions. Daily Docket — Thursday, June 6Remind everyone that voting is more critical than ever this year with our new democracy is on the ballot merch collec…

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June 5, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Trump’s 2020 election subversion case in Georgia paused

Trump’s 2020 election subversion case in Georgia paused House Democrats introduced a bill to create an investigative body in the Supreme Court. Daily Docket — Wednesday, June 5Updates on the numerous cases against Trump and his alliesA Georgia court paused proceedings in Trump and his al…

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June 4, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Trump campaign and RNC file second lawsuit targeting Nevada’s mail-in ballots

Trump campaign and RNC file second lawsuit targeting Nevada’s mail-in ballots Louisiana governor signs multiple anti-voter laws and more are pending. Daily Docket — Tuesday, June 4Former President Donald Trump’s campaign files a new anti-voting lawsuit as Trump allies get indicted in a 2…

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June 3, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Right-wing media group stops distributing 2020 election conspiracy film amid lawsuit

Right-wing media group stops distributing 2020 election conspiracy film amid lawsuit Colorado Governor passes law requiring jails to provide in-person voting Daily Docket — Monday, June 3Salem Media Group stopped distributing a film on 2020 election fraud after a Georgia man sued.The med…

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June 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM

My litigation status update: June is the month for...

My litigation status update: June is the month for... One of our monthly member-only newsletters. Free sample of our premium, member-only contentEver since I was a kid I operated on a different internal clock. Days ended at 2 a.m., not midnight. Weeks began on Monday, not Sunday. And, re…

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May 31, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Kansas Supreme Court rules in lawsuit against 2021 voter suppression law

Kansas Supreme Court rules in lawsuit against 2021 voter suppression law Breaking down what to expect next for convicted felon Donald Trump. Daily Docket — Friday, May 31The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in a lawsuit against the state’s 2021 voter suppression law.The Kansas Supreme Court ru…

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May 31, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Justice Alito doubles down on flag controversy

Justice Alito doubles down on flag controversy Biden almost misses ballot deadline in Ohio 05/31/2024U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito fends off the flag controversy amid calls to recuse himself from the Trump immunity case. National Democrats work to place President Joe Biden on O…

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May 30, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts in New York hush money case

Trump guilty of all 34 felony counts in New York hush money case A federal court overturned New York’s line-warming ban today Daily Docket — Thursday, May 30Former President Donald Trump was convicted of all charges in the New York hush money trial.A New York jury found Trump guilty of a…

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May 29, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Justice Samuel Alito won’t recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases after flag incidents

Justice Samuel Alito won’t recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases after flag incidents Colorado court suspends former Trump attorney’s law license for 2020 election lies. Daily Docket — Wednesday, May 29U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito refuses to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases. Justic…

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May 28, 2024 at 10:00 PM

The DNC will nominate Biden virtually so he can be on Ohio’s ballot in November

The DNC will nominate Biden virtually so he can be on Ohio’s ballot in November House Republicans asked SCOTUS to reconsider a radical legal theory. Daily Docket — Tuesday, May 28National Democrats found a fix to keep Biden on the ballot in Ohio.The Democratic National Committee announce…

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May 28, 2024 at 2:50 PM

The little-known group radicalizing an anti-voting movement  

The little-known group radicalizing an anti-voting movement   My latest expose is dropping tomorrow — here's a sneak peek. As one of the staff writers at Democracy Docket, I cover the behind-the-scenes of the anti-voting legal strategy, exposing right-wing groups and figures that are wor…

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May 24, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Pennsylvania judge rejects Centre County GOP attempt to disqualify certain mail-in ballots

Pennsylvania judge rejects Centre County GOP attempt to disqualify certain mail-in ballots U.S. House Republicans advance two noncitizen voting bills. Daily Docket — Friday, May 24Efforts to overturn election results are happening at the state and federal levels.A Pennsylvania judge reje…

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May 24, 2024 at 11:32 AM

SCOTUS issues long-awaited South Carolina map ruling

SCOTUS issues long-awaited South Carolina map ruling GOP election denialism rears its ugly head 05/24/2024The U.S. Supreme Court determines that South Carolina’s congressional map is not an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. GOP election denialism enters the mainstream again as 2024 ge…

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May 23, 2024 at 10:03 PM

U.S. Supreme Court upholds South Carolina’s congressional map — and dismantles racial gerrymandering precedent

U.S. Supreme Court upholds South Carolina’s congressional map — and dismantles racial gerrymandering precedent The court’s decision may impact a gerrymandering case in Tennessee. Daily Docket — Wednesday, May 22Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a congressional map in South Carolina.In…

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May 23, 2024 at 11:29 AM

A first-look: The peaceful transfer of power may soon be out of reach

A first-look: The peaceful transfer of power may soon be out of reach Enjoy a sneak peek of my latest piece dropping tomorrow. Every time I publish an op-ed on Democracy Docket, members receive early access the day before it goes live on the website. This time, I wrote about how I’m seei…

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May 22, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Senate confirms Biden’s 200th judge in historic feat for court diversity

Senate confirms Biden’s 200th judge in historic feat for court diversity Ohio Republicans won’t pass legislation to allow Biden on the November ballot. Daily Docket — Wednesday, May 22President Joe Biden hits a judicial milestone in his presidency but faces a setback in Ohio.Senate Democ…

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May 21, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Attorneys who sought to overturn Michigan’s 2020 election results refuse to pay sanctions

Attorneys who sought to overturn Michigan’s 2020 election results refuse to pay sanctions White town leaders in Alabama argue that the Black mayor can’t sue them under the Voting Rights Act. Daily Docket — Tuesday, May 21Attorneys in Michigan were sanctioned for peddling lies about the 2…

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May 20, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Minnesota governor signs an extensive pro-voting law

Minnesota governor signs an extensive pro-voting law SCOTUS won’t hear a right-wing lawsuit seeking to overturn Oregon’s mail-voting system Daily Docket — Monday, May 20There was a legislative victory for Minnesota voters last week.Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) signed a pro-voter package i…

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May 19, 2024 at 10:59 AM

The state of democracy can be summed up in one word

The state of democracy can be summed up in one word One of our monthly member-only newsletters. Welcome to this month’s State of Democracy! This is a free version of what I send to members each month — which includes my thoughts, musings and predictions on the key themes and trends I’m s…

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May 17, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Former Trump lawyer pleads not guilty in Arizona 2020 election subversion case

Former Trump lawyer pleads not guilty in Arizona 2020 election subversion case RNC files lawsuit in Georgia over election administration funding. Daily Docket — Friday, May 17Right-wing groups and figures continue to attack voting rights and threaten democracy.Former Trump attorney John …

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May 17, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Louisiana's congressional map and Wisconsin drop boxes were on this week's docket

Louisiana's congressional map and Wisconsin drop boxes were on this week's docket The drop box battle brewing in Wisconsin 05/17/2024The U.S. Supreme Court allows Louisiana to use a congressional map that was struck down by a lower court. Wisconsin’s highest court weighs a potential reve…

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May 16, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Indiana attorney general argues that private parties cannot sue under the Voting Rights Act

Indiana attorney general argues that private parties cannot sue under the Voting Rights Act House Republicans held a hearing today denouncing noncitizen voting. Daily Docket — Thursday, May 16Republican AGs in Indiana and Louisiana seek to undermine the Voting Rights Act.Indiana's Republ…

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May 16, 2024 at 5:29 PM

Why I think Biden's debate strategy is good for democracy

Why I think Biden's debate strategy is good for democracy Upgrade to read the full story. No one has been more clear-eyed and consistent in the need to focus the public on the threat Donald Trump poses to democracy than Joe Biden. It was central to his 2020 campaign. He spoke about it re…

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May 15, 2024 at 10:07 PM

U.S. Supreme Court allows Louisiana to use congressional map with two majority-Black districts

U.S. Supreme Court allows Louisiana to use congressional map with two majority-Black districts Ohio secretary of state directs counties to remove at least 137 noncitizens from voter rolls Daily Docket — Wednesday, May 15The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on which congressional map Louisia…

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May 14, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Arizona judge dismisses RNC lawsuit that tried to block the state’s election procedures

Arizona judge dismisses RNC lawsuit that tried to block the state’s election procedures There are several other election cases in Arizona to watch this month. Daily Docket — Tuesday, May 14Republicans filed numerous election lawsuits in Arizona this year.In a win for voters, an Arizona j…

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May 13, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Federal judge in Alabama denies Black mayor’s motion to force white town leaders to allow him into office

Federal judge in Alabama denies Black mayor’s motion to force white town leaders to allow him into office Wisconsin Supreme Court heard oral argument today over whether to prohibit drop boxes in the state. Daily Docket — Monday, May 13The mayor of Newbern, Alabama is still being locked o…

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May 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM

What I’m watching: Wisconsin drop boxes are back in court ahead of 2024

What I’m watching: Wisconsin drop boxes are back in court ahead of 2024 A crucial case in a key battleground state. The most important court hearing of the week won’t be in New York, and it won’t involve Donald Trump (at least not directly). Instead, democracy watchers will have their ey…

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May 10, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Trump is now encouraging people to vote early and by mail

Trump is now encouraging people to vote early and by mail Louisiana asks SCOTUS to rule on its congressional map by Wednesday. Daily Docket — Friday, May 10Donald Trump reversed his stance on early and absentee voting leading up to the 2024 election.Trump — after years of peddling basele…

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May 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Trump campaign files first election lawsuit of 2024

Trump campaign files first election lawsuit of 2024 Will Black Louisiana voters get the maps they deserve? 05/10/2024The Trump campaign filed its first election lawsuit of the 2024 election season, as the Republican National Committee seeks to undermine the election process in multiple s…

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May 9, 2024 at 10:01 PM

New York court rejects RNC’s challenge to early mail-in voting law

New York court rejects RNC’s challenge to early mail-in voting law Arizona Republicans appeal case challenging proof of citizenship law Daily Docket — Thursday, May 9Democracy is on the docket AND ballot! Remind everyone that voting is more critical than ever this year with our new merch…

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May 9, 2024 at 10:59 AM

Private right of action, machine counting and the MAGA House: answering a potpourri of your questions

Private right of action, machine counting and the MAGA House: answering a potpourri of your questions You asked, I answered in this member-only Q&A. Since I started sending out Q&As as a part of our membership program, the response has been overwhelming. My first two were focused…

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