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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Alabama Congressional Map, Upholds Voting Rights Act
On Thursday, June 8, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision in Allen v. Milligan that leaves Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) intact and, in a landmark win for voters, affirms a…
Connecticut Legislature Passes Early Voting and No-Excuse Mail-in Voting
On Tuesday, May 30 and into the early hours of May 31, the Connecticut Senate passed two pieces of legislation: House Bill 5004, which would add 14 days of in-person early voting and House Joint Resolution…
Illinois Legislature Sends Pro-Voting Reforms to Governor
On Friday, May 26, the Illinois Legislature passed Senate Bill 2123, an omnibus election reform bill that would make a variety of changes to current Illinois election law.
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s Record on Voting Rights
Rather than renounce the conspiratorial thinking and falsehoods that led to Jan. 6, Pence has spent the last two years affirming Republican fears about voter fraud.
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s Record on Voting Rights
Rather than renounce the conspiratorial thinking and falsehoods that led to Jan. 6, Pence has spent the last two years affirming Republican fears about voter fraud.
Tennessee Nashville Metro Council Reduction Challenge (Metro Nashville)
Lawsuit filed by the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County against Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R), Secretary of State…
Idaho Student ID Removal Challenge (March For Our Lives)
Lawsuit filed by March For Our Lives Idaho and a young voter challenging House Bill 124, a newly enacted voter…
Alabama Congressional Redistricting Challenge (SCOTUS)
Lawsuit currently pending before the U.S. Supreme Court regarding Alabama’s congressional map drawn with 2020 census data.
North Carolina Congressional Redistricting Challenge (SCOTUS)
Lawsuit pending before the U.S. Supreme Court on whether North Carolina state courts are permitted to review federal election regulations…
Arizona Gubernatorial Election Contest (Heath)
Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Ryan L. Heath (a self-proclaimed “civil rights activist”) against Maricopa County, Arizona Judge…
Pennsylvania Legislative Special Elections Challenge
Lawsuit brought by state Rep. Bryan Cutler (R) challenging state Rep. Joanna McClinton’s (D) ability to be speaker and majority…