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Can The Voting Rights Act Survive if Individuals Can’t Sue Under Section 2?
The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held last year that private parties can't sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. While the decision is concerning, experts say voters still have other avenues to…
Can The Voting Rights Act Survive if Individuals Can’t Sue Under Section 2?
The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held last year that private parties can't sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. While the decision is concerning, experts say voters still have other avenues to…
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Wisconsin Legislative Redistricting Challenge (Clarke)
Petition filed on behalf of Wisconsin voters challenging the state’s legislative maps drawn following the release of 2020 census data.
Washington, D.C. Trump Federal 2020 Election Subversion Indictment
Indictment of former President Donald Trump (R) by a federal grand jury in Washington, D.C.
Colorado Unaffiliated Voters Primary Challenge
Lawsuit filed on behalf of the Colorado Republican Party (CO GOP) challenging Proposition 108 — a proposition that allows unaffiliated…
Wisconsin Drop Box Ban Challenge
Lawsuit filed by Priorities USA, the Wisconsin Alliance for Retired Americans and a voter against the Wisconsin Elections Commission challenging…
Arizona Secretary of State and 3rd Congressional District Election Contest
Election contest filed by Mark Finchem, the failed GOP candidate for Arizona secretary of state, and Jeff Zink, the failed…
Pennsylvania Act 77 Mail-in Voting Challenge
Lawsuit filed on behalf of Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania against Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Leigh M. Chapman…
Kari Lake Asks Arizona Supreme Court For 2022 Do-Over
Election-denier Kari Lake is back in court. This time, the Republican U.S. Senate hopeful is once again asking the Arizona Supreme Court for a do-over of her 2022 race.
Washoe County Won’t Certify Primary Election Results, Nevada Secretary of State Seeks Court Order
Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar (D) asked the state Supreme Court to require Washoe County to certify the results of two recounts for last month's primary election.
Absentee Ballots Won’t Be Thrown Out for Witness Address Variations, Wisconsin Court of Appeals Rules
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals today largely affirmed a lower court’s decision that is expected to significantly reduce the rejection rate of absentee ballots in the state’s upcoming primary and general elections.
Can Sheriffs Endorse Candidates While in Uniform? This One Thinks He Can
“I think it’s time we put a felon in the White House,” Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said, with a smirk to the camera.
Can Sheriffs Endorse Candidates While in Uniform? This One Thinks He Can
“I think it’s time we put a felon in the White House,” Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said, with a smirk to the camera.
