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October 16, 2025 at 10:02 PM

DOJ, now Trump’s tool of personal retribution, indicts John Bolton

DOJ, now Trump’s tool of personal retribution, indicts John Bolton John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security advisor turned vocal critic, was indicted by a federal grand jury. Thursday, October 16 View in browser …

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October 16, 2025 at 11:03 AM

No Kings spooks MAGA

No Kings spooks MAGA Millions of people across the country are set to attend No Kings rallies this weekend, and it appears to have Trump and his allies alarmed. In recent days, they’ve tried to paint the planned peaceful protests as anti-American and equivalent to terrorism. …

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October 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM

SCOTUS seems ready to scrap fair elections

SCOTUS seems ready to scrap fair elections After over two hours of oral argument in a high-stakes Louisiana redistricting case, the Supreme Court seemed ready to scrap fair elections, and let red states freely draw electoral maps that eviscerate the political power of minority voters and…

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October 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM

This SCOTUS case is why I founded Democracy Docket

This SCOTUS case is why I founded Democracy Docket I’ve argued four redistricting cases before the Supreme Court and won all four. In each case, I stood before the court on behalf of Black voters facing unconstitutional district lines. View in browser …

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October 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM

An election conspiracy group makes inroads with a California city 

An election conspiracy group makes inroads with a California city The Huntington Beach City Council passed a resolution last week stoking baseless fears about the integrity of elections — based on false data from the election conspiracy group Unite4Freedom. Wednesday, Octobe…

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October 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Voting victory for Indiana students

Voting victory for Indiana students For decades, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has blocked attempts to discriminate against minority voters. Tomorrow, SCOTUS will consider declaring it unconstitutional. Tuesday, October 14 View in browser …

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October 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM

Building an opposition movement starts with prioritizing winning in 2026

Building an opposition movement starts with prioritizing winning in 2026 With less than a month away from the 2025 elections, the 2026 midterms are on my mind — and clearly, they are on yours as well. Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the midterm elections and my call …

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October 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM

North Carolina GOP announces its own new gerrymander

North Carolina GOP announces its own new gerrymander North Carolina became the latest GOP-controlled state to announce it will gerrymander its congressional map to please Trump. Republicans in the state have scheduled a vote for next week on their mid-decade power grab aimed at cementing…

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October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Do not let career prosecutors legitimize political prosecutions

Do not let career prosecutors legitimize political prosecutions The only reason James Comey was indicted is because Donald Trump hates him. We can debate why Trump hates him and whether that hatred is justified, but we should all agree that being hated by a president is not sufficient gr…

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October 12, 2025 at 4:03 PM

My conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy: Govt shutdown, Trump’s corruption and fight for gun control

My conversation with Sen. Chris Murphy: Govt shutdown, Trump’s corruption and fight for gun control1 When I think of “fight,” I think of Senator Chris Murphy. Recently, we sat down to talk about the government shutdown, Trump’s crypto scam, and his leadership on gun control. Senator Murp…

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October 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM

The Texas redistricting hearing is over. Here’s what legacy media missed

The Texas redistricting hearing is over. Here’s what legacy media missed Ten days ago, Democracy Docket reporter Jen Rice landed in El Paso to cover the hearing on Texas’ gerrymandered congressional map. Since then, she has worked every day to bring you the latest news in this high-stake…

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October 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Is TikTok going MAGA? 

Is TikTok going MAGA? I write a lot about the failures of legacy media to meet the current moment: its capitulation, its cowardice, and its both-sides coverage. However, as the legacy media bends the knee and leaks viewers, another media landscape is rising. I’m not talking about indepe…

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October 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM

New details about Texas’ secretive gerrymander

New details about Texas’ secretive gerrymander In federal court, some information about Texas’ secretive redistricting process started to come into focus as Republican leadership took the stand in the ongoing hearing. Friday, October 10 View in browser …

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October 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM

The era political prosecutions has arrived

The era political prosecutions has arrived-\ Yesterday’s indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James shocked many people who should hardly be surprised. For months, I have complained that far too few people were taking Donald Trump’s threat to use the Department of Justice to p…

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October 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM

Top GOP mapmaker takes stand in court battle over Texas gerrymander

3 wins for voters, 2 big threats ahead Democracy Docket is the only national outlet still covering the hearing that could block the GOP’s effort to fix the 2026 midterms. Friday, October 10 View in browser …

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October 9, 2025 at 11:33 PM

It’s the elections, stupid  

It’s the elections, stupid Trump’s enemies list is long, ever-changing, and not exclusive. Stand up against him or speak out in favor of democracy once, and you’ll find yourself name-dropped in the middle of a Trump rant next to the likes of Taylor Swift, Anthony Scaramucci, and Gov. Ga…

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October 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM

In latest political prosecution, Trump DOJ indicts New York AG

In latest political prosecution, Trump DOJ indicts New York AG A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) on one count of bank fraud today. President Donald Trump last month publicly ordered the Department of Justice to go after his perceived enemies more a…

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October 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Trump claims Illinois governor, Chicago mayor ‘should be in jail’ 

Trump claims Illinois governor, Chicago mayor ‘should be in jail’ Trump said on social media this morning that Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, both Democrats, should be imprisoned for allegedly failing to protect ICE officials — a claim that contradicts the …

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October 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Why my law firm is litigating 63 voting rights cases

Why my law firm is litigating 63 voting rights cases I don’t usually write about my law firm, but today I’m going to make an exception. With fewer than 60 lawyers, we are currently litigating 63 voting and election cases in 30 states — a number that will almost certainly rise in the week…

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October 8, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Did anti-voting activist Jack Posobiec commit voter fraud? 

Did anti-voting activist Jack Posobiec commit voter fraud? Jack Posobiec, notorious MAGA influencer and anti-voting activist, has reportedly lived in Maryland while voting in Pennsylvania. Wednesday, October 8 View in browser …

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October 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM

RNC-hired mapmaker denies using racial data in Texas gerrymander

RNC-hired mapmaker denies using racial data in Texas gerrymander The testimony from Adam Kincaid marked the first time he has answered questions about the map publicly. But lawyers for Texas ensured he couldn’t be pressed for details about how he did his work. Tuesday, Octobe…

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October 7, 2025 at 9:13 PM

What legacy media missed in a Texas courtroom today

What legacy media missed in a Texas courtroom today Today was my 6th day in El Paso covering the Texas redistricting hearing and it was the most consequential yet. We heard testimony from Adam Kincaid, the GOP operative who drew Texas’ gerrymandered map. As you know, if allowed to stand,…

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October 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Trump’s 2028 hat trick

Trump’s 2028 hat trick Donald Trump is a troll. That is why the media lives by the dangerous mantra of taking him seriously but not literally. But he is not only a troll. View in browser October 7, 2025 Donald Trump is a tr…

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October 6, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Utah Republicans pass new gerrymandered congressional map

Utah Republicans pass new gerrymandered congressional map Today the Utah legislature passed a new congressional map favored to help Republicans retain all four of the state’s congressional seats — despite a recent court ruling requiring a fair map. Monday, October 6 …

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October 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM

I refuse to stay silent. Will you?

I refuse to stay silent. Will you? For the last several months, I have written and spoken regularly about the rise of authoritarianism in the United States. This is not something I ever envisioned for myself — and it is certainly not something my ancestors envisioned for their great gran…

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October 5, 2025 at 4:02 PM

My conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat: The rise of authorians, Strongmen, and why Trump won’t leave without a fight 

My conversation with Ruth Ben-Ghiat: The rise of authorians, Strongmen, and why Trump won’t leave without a fight Recently, I sat down with Ruth Ben-Ghiat — one of the leading scholars on authoritarianism. I always enjoy my conversations with guests, but after my chat with Ruth, I walke…

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October 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Deep in the heart of Texas, a milestone for Democracy Docket

Deep in the heart of Texas, a milestone for Democracy Docket When I started Democracy Docket in 2020, we didn’t have any reporters. It was me and a staff of three powered by my email list of friends and colleagues. I had a vision of what we could become, and I’m proud to say we have blow…

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October 4, 2025 at 12:04 AM

‘Stakes are high:’ Big law alerts clients on Trump’s domestic terrorism order

‘Stakes are high:’ Big law alerts clients on Trump’s domestic terrorism order Leading law firms told clients to prepare for potentially politically motivated federal probes, warning Trump’s domestic terrorism directive may be wielded against left-leaning nonprofits who hold ideological b…

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October 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM

Why we sent Jen to El Paso

Why we sent Jen to El Paso When Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map this summer, it made national news. When Democrats delayed the process by leaving the state, legacy media provided wall-to-wall coverage. Now that a federal court will decide whether these illegal maps…

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October 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM

Donald Trump is unfit for office

Donald Trump is unfit for office This week, Donald Trump once again proved that he is not fit to be president. As he and his congressional Republican lackeys shut down the government, we were met with glaring proof that he is not equipped for the challenges, responsibilities, and weight …

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October 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM

Hearing to block Texas gerrymander kicks off with minority voters’ testimony

Hearing to block Texas gerrymander kicks off with minority voters’ testimony Crucial court battle could decide whether the GOP’s attempt to game the congressional maps to win an extra five seats in the midterm elections might work. Friday, October 3 View in browse…

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October 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM

DOJ appeals ruling that Nevada’s Trump-appointed U.S. attorney is unlawfully in office

DOJ appeals ruling that Nevada’s Trump-appointed U.S. attorney is unlawfully in office The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday appealed a federal judge’s recent ruling that Sigal Chattah, a Donald Trump loyalist who was appointed in late July, has been unlawfully serving as Neva…

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October 2, 2025 at 2:07 AM

Live from Texas: Day 1 of the redistricting fight

Live from Texas: Day 1 of the redistricting fight This is Jen Rice, reporter with Democracy Docket. I'm covering the Texas redistricting hearing live in El Paso and I'm coming to you with an update on how the first day in court went. View in browser …

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October 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Court challenge to Trump’s Texas gerrymander kicks off

Court challenge to Trump’s Texas gerrymander kicks off Democracy Docket’s Jen Rice is reporting live from El Paso, Texas, where over the next 10 days, a federal court will hear a challenge to the state’s new congressional map, which hands five new seats to the GOP. Wednesday,…

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October 1, 2025 at 6:34 PM

The Trump speech that should alarm us all

The Trump speech that should alarm us all Yesterday may have felt like just another chaotic day in Donald Trump’s second term. But in the long list of dark days for democracy, it was among the most dangerous. While the government shutdown turned heads with its drama, the real danger unfo…

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October 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Spooky season has arrived on the docket

Spooky season has arrived on the docket Halloween isn’t the only scary date on the calendar this month. Throughout October, courts will be weighing some questions that could have a major impact on the future of our elections and democracy. Anti-democratic actors are out to make it easier…

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October 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM

He pushed to cut early voting in North Carolina. Now he’ll help oversee the state’s elections.

He pushed to cut early voting in North Carolina. Now he’ll help oversee the state’s elections. As the head of the North Carolina GOP, Dallas Woodhouse tried to cut early voting in the state. Now he’s been named to a key post helping to run the state’s elections — including to help develo…

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September 30, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Trump tells top military brass to prepare for war against ‘enemy from within’

Trump tells top military brass to prepare for war against ‘enemy from within’ Trump told top U.S. military officials it's time to turn our armed forces inward against an unspecified "enemy from within." The deeply alarming comments come as the president increasingly attempts to use the m…

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September 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Answering your questions: Holding Trump accountable, attacking left-wing organizations, and what we can do to fight back

Answering your questions: Holding Trump accountable, attacking left-wing organizations, and what we can do to fight back Each week, I take time from my day job as a lawyer to answer your questions and keep you informed about the latest in the fight for democracy. If you have a question f…

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September 30, 2025 at 12:04 AM

Oregon police slam Trump’s Portland takeover

Oregon police slam Trump’s Portland takeover Oregon law enforcement officials slammed Trump's use of the National Guard to militarize Portland, charging in new court filings that it’s unwarranted and a threat to public safety that could incite larger protests. Monday, Septemb…

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September 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM

The long fight ahead and the community we need

The long fight ahead and the community we need Today’s note is going to be shorter than usual. I woke up this morning with an unshakable feeling that Donald Trump is winning. Yes, his poll numbers continue to hit new lows. His signature piece of legislation — the so-called “Big Beautiful…

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September 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Meet Blue, our new puppy and soon-to-be democracy's favorite dog!

Meet Blue, our new puppy and soon-to-be democracy's favorite dog! Bode bounded into my life in the summer of 2016 and stayed by my side until he passed away this spring. From the very beginning, we were inseparable. Before the pandemic, I brought him to the office and even to meetings on…

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September 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM

My conversation with Rick Wilson: Lincoln Project’s mission, the Epstein cover-up, and bothering Trump

My conversation with Rick Wilson: Lincoln Project’s mission, the Epstein cover-up, and bothering Trump Recently, I sat down with my good friend, Rick Wilson. Most of us know Rick from the Lincoln Project, where he’s proven himself to be one of the foremost experts at getting under Trump’…

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September 27, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Don’t fall for Trump’s red cape

Don’t fall for Donald Trump’s red cape Every Saturday, I highlight news that was overlooked, underreported, or buried in the hectic insanity of Trump’s America. However, today, I’m writing to you about something that the Trump administration is desperate to keep buried. Something Donald …

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September 26, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Trump took key steps into authoritarianism this week

Trump took key steps into authoritarianism this week From ordering and getting the indictment of a top foe to targeting left-wing nonprofits, Trump moved decisively into authoritarianism,  as he intensified his dangerous bid to wield the federal government for his own interests — includi…

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September 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Comey today. Who’s next tomorrow?

James Comey today. Who’s next tomorrow? Longtime followers of my work know that I am no fan of James Comey. I was the general counsel to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign when Comey twice placed his hand on the scale to swing the election against us. I found his behavior morally and legall…

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September 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM

Maine, Nebraska voters fight DOJ demand for confidential registration data 

Maine, Nebraska voters fight DOJ demand for confidential registration data Trump’s DOJ is ordering states across the country to hand over an enormous amount of private voter data. To stop states from complying, voters and advocates are fighting back in court. Friday, Septemb…

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September 25, 2025 at 10:02 PM

DOJ sues six states, escalating campaign to seize private voter data

DOJ sues six states, escalating campaign to seize private voter data The Department of Justice today sued six states — California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania — over their refusal to hand over sensitive voter registration data. Thursday, Sep…

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September 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM

This swamp creature will never back down

This swamp creature will never back down Donald Trump has called me a lot of names. In 2018, he called me Democrats’ “best election-stealing lawyer.” In 2022, he sued me for racketeering. Earlier this year, he told an audience at the Department of Justice that I was “bad… really bad,” as…

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September 24, 2025 at 11:32 PM

The world is laughing at us

The world is laughing at us In Hammerstein and Sondheim’s “The Sound of Music,” Captain Von Trapp bristles when the young telegraph delivery boy, Rolf, greets him with a Nazi salute. The moment is chilling: it is only months before the Anschluss, and Nazi sympathizers in Austria are begi…

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