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Courts Are the Last Guardrail
If democracy is to survive the next four years, the courts will need to perform each of these functions.
Courts Are the Last Guardrail
If democracy is to survive the next four years, the courts will need to perform each of these functions.
As the 2024 election rapidly approaches, democracy is on the docket. We’re tracking nearly 700 lawsuits and paying attention to every movement in the courts, so you don’t have to. Consider supporting Democracy Docket’s work and keeping our content free by becoming a member for $120/year.
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…
Virginia Moves to Remove Waynesboro Election Official Who Refused to Certify Votes
The state officially petitioned the Waynesboro Circuit Court to remove Curtis Lilly as Waynesboro Board of Elections chairman.
Texas State Bar Drops Lawsuit Against AG Ken Paxton For Attempt to Overturn 2020 Election
The State Bar of Texas dropped its lawsuit Wednesday against state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) over his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Nassau County to Adopt New Legislature Map with Six Minority Districts
Nassau County, NY and voters of color agreed Wednesday to a new county legislature map in a settlement ending a year-long lawsuit that brought into question the constitutionality of the New York Voting Rights Act (NYVRA).