Texas State Representative Sues Over New Congressional Map
Today, another lawsuit was filed challenging Texas’ new congressional map.
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Perdue Files Lawsuit Over Debunked 2020 Election Voter Fraud Claims
On Thursday, David Perdue, a one-term Republican Senator from Georgia who is now running for governor, filed a lawsuit in state court raising repeatedly-debunked claims of voter fraud during the 2020 presidential election.
Federal Court Upholds Strict Wisconsin Student ID Law
On Thursday, a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin upheld a strict voter ID law that limits the type of student IDs that may be used to vote.
Court Allows Lawsuits Challenging Georgia Voter Suppression Law to Proceed
Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia rejected various attempts to dismiss eight lawsuits challenging Georgia’s new voter suppression law, Senate Bill 202.
Appeals Court Rejects Challenge to Arizona Cure Law
On Wednesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge brought by Democrats against Arizona’s arbitrary deadline to cure an otherwise-valid mail-in ballot that doesn’t have a signature.
North Carolina Supreme Court Reinstates Delay of Candidate Filing Period
Today, the North Carolina Supreme Court reinstated a pause of the state’s candidate filing period for all races while multiple legal challenges against the newly-enacted House, Senate and congressional maps are litigated.
Democrats Sue Over Virginia Voting Laws
Today, the Democratic Party of Virginia (DPVA) and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging two of Virginia’s election laws.
Department of Justice Sues Texas Over New Redistricting Maps
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Texas over its new state House and congressional maps passed following the release of 2020 census data.
North Carolina Court Delays Candidate Filing Period While Litigation Continues
Today, the North Carolina Court of Appeals delayed the filing period for candidates running for state House, Senate and congressional districts while litigation challenging the recently-passed maps is ongoing.
Washington Supreme Court Adopts Commission’s Maps
Today, the Washington Supreme Court issued an order adopting the Washington State Redistricting Commission’s legislative and congressional maps, declining to take over the map-drawing process.