Litigation Look Ahead: December
We made it through the 2022 midterm elections and now 2023 is right around the corner, with December set to be a busy month.
Analysis
Read more about the fight for democracy and voting rights from Democracy Docket’s desk. Use the drop-down menu to organize by topic.
Moore v. Harper: A Dangerous Theory Has Its Day in Court
On Dec. 7, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Moore v. Harper. How the Court rules could shape state legislatures’ power in regulating federal elections — and the checks and balances on this power — for years to come.
How Republicans Target Young Voters
Republicans are passing laws restricting young voters’ ability to vote. Unfortunately, Republicans have many tools at their disposal to suppress young votes — here are some ways they make it harder for young Americans to vote.
Debunking Election Myths This Thanksgiving
On Thursday, families and friends will gather to share a meal — and political opinions — this Thanksgiving. We’re pushing back against five myths you may hear and giving you the facts you need to counter them.
Five Court Wins That Impacted Voters This Election
After the 2022 midterm elections, we’re highlighting five major wins this election cycle. Hear directly from the voters and organizations on the frontlines of democracy on what these wins meant to them and their constituencies.
Eight Recent Cases Where the ISL Theory Appears
The U.S. Supreme Court will hold oral argument in case that considers the fringe independent state legislature (ISL) theory. The theory is already popping up in court cases across the country.
Voting Won at the Polls This Year
Voters in 10 other states weighed in on democracy-related ballot measures. Now that the dust has settled and (most) of the results are in, here’s what happened to those measures in this year’s elections.
Young Voters Turned Out in Droves Despite Barriers
Just because young voters showed up to the polls in 2022 and made their voices heard doesn’t mean state lawmakers or election officials made it easy to do so. In Missouri, one student group faced an uphill battle.
How 2020 Laid the Groundwork for Moore v. Harper
The avalanche of litigation brought by Republicans in 2020 gave a fringe theory new life. Now, the Supreme Court has an opportunity to endorse this undemocratic theory — with potentially dire consequence for our democracy.
Partisan Control Was on the Line in These State Supreme Court Races
In four states, partisan control of the state Supreme Court was on the line. Democrats won in Illinois and Michigan while Republicans won control of the highest courts in North Carolina and Ohio.
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