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July 11, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Courts in Wisconsin, Alabama and Utah deliver wins for democracy

Courts in Wisconsin, Alabama and Utah deliver wins for democracy New pro-voting lawsuits in Montana and Nevada, and Republicans continue to spread lies about noncitizen voting Thursday, July 11 Our first-ever live event is here! On Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. ET, join Marc and the Democr…

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July 11, 2024 at 7:03 PM

Join us for our first-ever live event: Q&A with Marc

Join us for our first-ever live event: Q&A with Marc Marc answers your questions in real time. With only a few months until the election, we are already seeing major court decisions impact who can vote and how votes can be cast in November. Drop boxes will be reinstated in Wisconsin;…

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July 10, 2024 at 10:07 PM

AOC files articles of impeachment against Justices Thomas and Alito

AOC files articles of impeachment against Justices Thomas and Alito Victory for Pennsylvania voters, and new voting lawsuits are filed in Louisiana and Arizona Wednesday, July 10AOC moves to impeach two scandal-ridden Supreme Court JusticesRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) introduced art…

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July 9, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Debunking the myths surrounding noncitizen voting

Debunking the myths surrounding noncitizen voting Michigan and New Hampshire governors deliver wins for voters, and the RNC appeals the dismissal of its anti-voter lawsuit Tuesday, July 9Republicans push false narratives about noncitizen voting ahead of 2024 electionThe GOP wants proof o…

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July 8, 2024 at 10:04 PM

RNC’s 2024 platform attacks voting rights; no more voter registration drives for Florida colleges; proof of citizenship bill decision coming soon

RNC’s 2024 platform attacks voting rights; no more voter registration drives for Florida colleges; proof of citizenship bill decision coming soon New York voting rights under attack; deep dive into nine North Carolina lawsuits; Republican hypocrisy exposed Daily Docket — Monday, July 8NE…

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July 5, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Wisconsin voters can use ballot drop boxes in 2024 after court ruling

Wisconsin voters can use ballot drop boxes in 2024 after court ruling SCOTUS has boosted Project 2025 — a dangerous anti-democracy agenda. Daily Docket — Friday, July 5Celebrate the summer months with a tie-dye t-shirt! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, going to the beach or just rela…

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July 5, 2024 at 11:35 AM

“It’s about power." SCOTUS grants Trump partial immunity

“It’s about power." SCOTUS grants Trump partial immunity Almost half of Georgia voters believe fraud occurred in 2020 7/5/2024Happy Fourth! This week, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt another blow to democracy with its presidential immunity ruling, some Georgia voters believe widespread frau…

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July 3, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Federal court strikes down Mississippi’s legislative maps that discriminate against Black voters

Federal court strikes down Mississippi’s legislative maps that discriminate against Black voters Sen. Jon Ossoff urges DOJ and FBI to take action to protect election workers. Daily Docket — Wednesday, July 3As the 4th of July approaches and people reflect on the state of our country, it’…

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July 3, 2024 at 6:20 PM

What is Project 2025 and why are people so concerned?

What is Project 2025 and why are people so concerned? Read my members-only Q&A to find out. Free sample of my members-only emailsWe publish a lot of content at Democracy Docket. Just in the last week, members received my exclusive Litigation Look Ahead for July, my weekend reading li…

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July 2, 2024 at 10:04 PM

Trump’s New York sentencing is postponed in the wake of the SCOTUS immunity decision

Trump’s New York sentencing is postponed in the wake of the SCOTUS immunity decision Rudy Giuliani disbarred in New York for attempts to overturn 2020 election. Daily Docket — Tuesday, July 2 “As I learned more about the mission of Marc and his team, I realized I wanted to be better info…

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July 1, 2024 at 10:04 PM

SCOTUS rules Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts

SCOTUS rules Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts "With fear for our democracy, I dissent," wrote Justice Sonia Sotomayor in the opinion. Daily Docket — Monday, July 1The U.S. Supreme Court shields Trump and future presidents from being held accountable for their a…

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July 1, 2024 at 5:02 PM

If reelected, Trump can assassinate his political opponents  

If reelected, Trump can assassinate his political opponents   What the Supreme Court decision means for our democracy Free sample of my members-only emailsWith the final opinion on the last day of the term, the U.S Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited decision in Trump v. United St…

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July 1, 2024 at 11:02 AM

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

My litigation status update: July is the month for... One of our monthly members-only newsletters. Free sample of my members-only newslettersT.S. Eliot wrote that “April is the cruelest month.” Though a famed poet, Eliot clearly was not a lawyer watching the Supreme Court docket every da…

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June 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM

While we wait for the big decision, here’s your weekend reading list

While we wait for the big decision, here’s your weekend reading list Upgrade to get my reading lists every week. Free sample of my member-only emailsAs June comes to an end, the U.S. Supreme Court has still not ruled on Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity. We begin July where we be…

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June 28, 2024 at 10:04 PM

SCOTUS sides with Jan. 6 insurrectionist challenging obstruction charge

SCOTUS sides with Jan. 6 insurrectionist challenging obstruction charge Trump disregarded democracy and Jan. 6 at the first presidential debate last night. Daily Docket — Friday, June 28 On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on whether or not presidents are immune from prosec…

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June 28, 2024 at 4:24 PM

NEW: My thoughts on the Supreme Court's Jan. 6 decision

NEW: My thoughts on the Supreme Court's Jan. 6 decision Upgrade today and always get my takeaways sent to your inbox. Free sample of our members-only emailsMembers receive my exclusive analysis on major breaking news, like this, delivered straight to their inbox. Plus my two monthly news…

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June 28, 2024 at 11:32 AM

Tennessee asks 14K residents to prove citizenship

Tennessee asks 14K residents to prove citizenship Black Alabama mayor can finally lead his town 6/28/2024Tennessee election officials seek proof of citizenship from over 14,000 residents in what critics are calling an intimidation tactic. A Black Alabama mayor can finally lead his town n…

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June 27, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Pro-voting group says California rejects thousands of lawful mail-in ballots every election

Pro-voting group says California rejects thousands of lawful mail-in ballots every election Black Louisiana residents file a lawsuit challenging an unfair map. Daily Docket — Thursday, June 27 The U.S. Supreme Court has eight decisions left to issue before the end of the term and three …

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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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