Trump’s Presidential Immunity Argument, Explained

We explain the history of the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity doctrine and what Trump is arguing in support of his sweeping absolute presidential immunity claim.

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Federal Court Blocks Montana’s New Voter Suppression Law

A federal court has temporarily blocked Montana’s Republican-backed voter suppression law that requires voters to cancel their voter registration in other counties or states before registering to vote in Montana. 

Right-Wing Legal Group Dismisses D.C. Voter Roll Lawsuit After Settlement

A right-wing legal group has dismissed its lawsuit challenging Washington, D.C.'s voter rolls after reaching a settlement agreement requiring the D.C. Board of Elections (DCBOE) to turn over voter registration data.

Pennsylvania Court Rejects County GOP’s Request To Exclude Mail-in Ballots

Ahead of Pennsylvania’s primary today, a court ruled that ballots from long-term care facilities returned by a single person will be counted in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

The Virus of Mass Voter Challenges Threatens Democracy and Is Spreading Fast

If the virus of mass voter challenges is an epidemic threatening to sweep across the nation and undermine our democracy, then Georgia is patient zero.