DOJ’s New Top Voting Lawyer Worked for Leading Anti-Voting Law Firm
The top voting lawyer at the Department of Justice was an attorney for a leading anti-voting group that has worked for years to spread fear about illegal voting.
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North Carolina Supreme Court Greenlights GOP Takeover of State Elections Board
The North Carolina Supreme Court has allowed a law which strips the governor of power and hands it to the Republican state auditor to take effect.
Montana Sued Over Law That Rejects Absentee Ballots for Minor Date Errors
Voting rights groups sued to block a law that forces Montana voters to include their date of birth on both their absentee ballot and the ballot envelope.
Fulton County Rejects Election Deniers to Local Board of Elections
Jason Frazier, one of the nominees to the Fulton County board of elections, said he is looking into legal action.
The DOJ Accelerates Its Hunt For Voter Fraud — With DOGE’s Help
The DOJ confirmed that DOGE is helping investigated alleged incidents of voter fraud.
Padilla: “Democracy Is Not A Spectator Sport”
Senator Padilla sat down with Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias to discuss protecting “the integrity of our elections” and “proactive ideas” to strengthen our democracy.
SCOTUS Allows Trump to Fire Two Independent Federal Board Members As Litigation Continues
The Supreme Court vacated an order requiring President Trump to reinstate two members of independent federal boards he fired without cause
Federal Judge Stops Trump from Dissolving Education Department, Deals Blow to Executive Overreach
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun ruled that the Trump administration’s effort was not just a government reshuffle but a full-on attempt to dismantle a federal agency.
Ed Martin Was Too Extreme for GOP Senators. Now He’s at DOJ, Targeting Trump’s Enemies
Former DOJ staffers say Ed Martin Jr.’s conduct goes against the internal Justice Manual.
New Target in GOP War on Voting: Mail Ballot Grace Periods
President Donald Trump and the GOP have launched a new offensive in their long-running war on voting.
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