Marc Elias · [email protected]

August 1, 2024 at 11:01 AM

My litigation status update: Things are moving fast

My litigation status update: Things are moving fast One of our monthly members-only newsletters. Preview of my members-only newslettersOne of my favorite quotes is from the German American economist Rudiger Dornbusch. “In economics,” he said, “things take longer to happen than you think …

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July 31, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Ohio governor opposes ballot initiative to establish citizen redistricting commission

Ohio governor opposes ballot initiative to establish citizen redistricting commission A Trump-appointed judge delivers a loss for voters in Georgia, and a Utah GOP candidate appealed his mail-in voting case. Wednesday, July 31THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Ohio Republican governor bas…

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July 30, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Kansas Supreme Court temporarily blocks voter suppression law

Kansas Supreme Court temporarily blocks voter suppression law A court delivers a win for Spanish-speaking voters in Rhode Island, and Black Louisiana voters ask SCOTUS to uphold a fair map for future elections. Tuesday, July 30THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Courts deliver victories fo…

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July 30, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Can the GOP block Kamala from the ballot?

Can the GOP block Kamala from the ballot? Upgrade for access to all of my answers. Free sample of my members-only emailsLast week, Democracy Docket had its first-ever member event — a live virtual Q&A session in which I answered your most pressing voting rights and election questions…

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July 29, 2024 at 10:09 PM

Biden calls for SCOTUS reforms

Biden calls for SCOTUS reforms Read our new guide to 2024’s state-by-state democracy-related ballot initiatives. Monday, July 29THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 With 99 days until the election, you can expect more lawsuits and court decisions over the next few weeks. If you want to know…

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July 27, 2024 at 10:59 AM

New premium scoreboard in my weekend reading list

New premium scoreboard in my weekend reading list Plus the stories you might have missed this week. Free sample of my members-only emailsWhat a difference a week makes! Last Saturday, Democrats were deeply divided over whether President Joe Biden should continue his presidential run. The…

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July 26, 2024 at 10:01 PM

New York’s highest court will hear RNC mail-in voting case

New York’s highest court will hear RNC mail-in voting case Montana will count inactive voter signatures on abortion and democracy reform, and a federal court approves the new Michigan state Senate map. Friday, July 26THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 New York’s highest court to hear GOP …

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July 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Kamala Harris enters the 2024 race

Kamala Harris enters the 2024 race Ohio citizens could end gerrymandering 7/26/2024Vice President Kamala Harris enters the presidential race. A citizen-driven effort to end gerrymandering and reform the redistricting process will be on Ohio’s ballot in November. And, the felony disenfran…

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July 25, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Congressional Democrats push to overturn SCOTUS immunity decision

Congressional Democrats push to overturn SCOTUS immunity decision Top Republican state officials continue to attack voting rights, and artificial intelligence is threatening election security. Thursday, July 25We hope you've been enjoying our new scoreboard! Starting today, we'll be trac…

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July 24, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Newbern, Alabama Will Hold First Election Since 1965

Newbern, Alabama Will Hold First Election Since 1965 The Montana Supreme Court affirms a victory for voters, and Harris is now the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. Wednesday, July 24THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 It’s official: Newbern, Alabama will hold its first election…

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July 23, 2024 at 10:03 PM

Ohio initiative to end gerrymandering will be on the ballot this November

Ohio initiative to end gerrymandering will be on the ballot this November An Ohio judge delivers a win for voters with disabilities, and Rudy Giuliani’s D.C. law license is suspended again. Tuesday, July 23THE SCOREBOARD Since Jan. 1, 2023 Victories for voters in OhioOhioans will vote th…

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July 23, 2024 at 12:20 PM

Republicans are not okay — welcome to Eye On The Right

Republicans are not okay — welcome to Eye On The Right A new Democracy Docket newsletter holding the GOP accountable. 7/23/2024Between the time that I started drafting this newsletter to you reading it right now, our current president dropped out of the 2024 election and the former presi…

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July 22, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Kamala Harris could be the new Democratic presidential nominee — here’s her record on voting rights

Kamala Harris could be the new Democratic presidential nominee — here’s her record on voting rights Biden drops out of the race and Pennsylvania launches an election threats hotline. Monday, July 22With nearly 100 days until the election, Democracy Docket is focused on the number of file…

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July 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The state of our democracy is in the numbers

The state of our democracy is in the numbers Become a member to get this newsletter every month. Free sample of my members-only newsletterI have spent a lot of time agonizing over the state of our nation’s democracy and trying to figure out what time to write for this month’s column. Lik…

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July 20, 2024 at 4:01 PM

REMINDER: Join me for our first live event

REMINDER: Join me for our first live event I’ll answer your questions in real time. In just a few days, I’m hosting our first-ever virtual live event and you’re invited! On Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. ET, join me for a live Q&A where I’ll address our members and answer all the burning…

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July 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Five Voting Right Stories to Boost Your Spirit

Five Voting Right Stories to Boost Your Spirit Upgrade to get my reading lists every week. Free sample of my members-only emailsLet’s be honest, this was not an easy week. Last Saturday, a deranged man attempted to assassinate Donald Trump. In the days that followed, Republicans held the…

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July 19, 2024 at 10:02 PM

Pro-voting group sues Georgia election board for holding illegal meeting to pass new rules

Pro-voting group sues Georgia election board for holding illegal meeting to pass new rules Republicans challenge New York mail-in voting law in court, and Utah voters file lawsuit claiming their ballots were unfairly rejected. Friday, July 19Georgia election board gets sued and accused o…

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July 19, 2024 at 11:01 AM

Trump finally chooses a VP

Trump finally chooses a VP President Biden plans to back SCOTUS reform 7/19/2024Former President Donald Trump chooses a running mate with a history of election denialism. President Joe Biden reportedly plans to endorse reforms for the U.S. Supreme Court amid calls for more accountability…

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July 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Arizona voter suppression laws will largely remain blocked after 9th Circuit ruling

Arizona voter suppression laws will largely remain blocked after 9th Circuit ruling Voters with felony convictions are being disenfranchised in Mississippi and Nebraska, and a judge tosses out a Colorado voter intimidation case. Thursday, July 18 In just a few days, we’re hosting our fi…

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July 17, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Washoe County, Nevada certifies primary results after refusing to do so last week

Washoe County, Nevada certifies primary results after refusing to do so last week Montana judge delivers win for voters and second-largest county in Nevada finally certifies June primary results Wednesday, July 17Victories for voters in NevadaWashoe County, Nevada voted to certify the re…

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July 16, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Arkansas election board decides to ban electronic signatures for voter registration

Arkansas election board decides to ban electronic signatures for voter registration Trump campaign and RNC have filed three lawsuits in recent months, and voting cases have been brought in seven states so far in July Tuesday, July 16 Do you want to ask Marc and the Democracy Docket team…

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July 15, 2024 at 10:07 PM

Trump campaign and RNC sue Whitmer over Michigan voter registration sites

Trump campaign and RNC sue Whitmer over Michigan voter registration sites Trump selects J.D. Vance as VP, Republicans challenge Biden’s executive order and Colorado voter intimidation trial begins. Monday, July 15 On Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. ET, join Marc and the Democracy Docket team…

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July 13, 2024 at 11:00 AM

The very bad and very good: my weekend reading list is here

The very bad and very good: my weekend reading list is here Upgrade to get my reading lists every week. Free sample of my members-only emailsOnce again, this week was dominated by two big political stories. On the one hand, the media continued its relentless focus on President Joe Biden’…

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July 12, 2024 at 10:01 PM

Unmasking the anti-democracy agenda of Project 2025

Unmasking the anti-democracy agenda of Project 2025 Georgia secretary of state seeks to scrub noncitizens from voter rolls, and Kari Lake still won’t accept that she lost in 2022 Friday, July 12 On Tuesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. ET, join Marc and the Democracy Docket team for a virtual Q&am…

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July 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Drop boxes are back in Wisconsin

Drop boxes are back in Wisconsin Why Biden told people to google Project 2025 7/12/2024Wisconsin’s highest court reverses statewide prohibition on secure drop boxes. Republicans’ official party agenda spells trouble for voting rights. And, former President Donald Trump tries to distance …

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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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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

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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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

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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  Marc Elias · [email protected]

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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