Trump Freezes DOJ’s Civil Rights Division
A recent memo orders the DOJ’s civil rights division to halt a majority of its functions, including a freeze on pursuing new cases, indictments or settlements.
Voting
North Carolina Supreme Court Dismisses GOP Candidate’s Election Challenge, Lower Courts Must Review First
In an unexpected move last night, the North Carolina Supreme Court dismissed GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin’s petition challenging over 60,000 ballots cast in his November 2024 race for a seat on the bench, which he lost to incumbent Democratic Justice Allison Riggs by over 700 votes.
DeSantis Calls Special Elections for Florida Legislature Following Voter Lawsuit
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) called special elections Tuesday for two vacant seats in the legislature after he failed to do so for two months — resulting in a lawsuit from voters.
Trump Revokes Biden’s 2021 Executive Order Expanding Voting Access
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump rescinded former President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order promoting voting access and expanding voter registration.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Revisit Mail-In Ballot Date Dispute; SCOTUS Declines Case
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to weigh the issue of whether disqualifying mail-in ballots with incorrect or missing outer envelope dates violates the state constitution.
SCOTUS Declines to Hear GOP Request in Montana Voter Suppression Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear a case brought by Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen (R), who was seeking to revive two voter suppression laws targeting new voters and indigenous voters.
Voters Appeal Controversial Georgia Public Service Commission Term Extension
A federal judge Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 Georgia law extending the term length of Georgia Public Service Commission members. The plaintiffs intend to appeal the decision.
DeSantis Appoints Florida AG Ashley Moody, an Election Denier, to Vacant Senate Seat
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody (R), an election denier, to fill the Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio (R) — who is set to join President-elect Donald Trump’s administration as secretary of state.
North Carolina Judge Denies Republicans’ Request To Toss 60,000 Ballots
Today, a North Carolina judge rejected a request from the Republican National Committee (RNC), North Carolina GOP, Wake County GOP and two voters to toss out nearly 60,000 ballots cast in all 2024 statewide races.
4 Voting Rights Cases SCOTUS May Hear That Could Reshape Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court only selects a few cases to hear during its session, which lasts from October to December each year, and multiple cases under consideration could significantly impact voting rights.
