Candidate Q&A: Cheri Beasley on Her Run for U.S. Senate
In our final candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, U.S. Senate candidate Cheri Beasley lays out her pro-democracy platform.
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Litigation Look Ahead: November 2022
With Election Day on Nov. 8, November is going to be filled with rapidly moving litigation around who gets to cast a ballot and have it counted.
Candidate Q&A: Nan Whaley on Her Run for Governor of Ohio
In our latest candidate Q&A of the 2022 cycle, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley lays out her pro-democracy platform.
Three Takeaways: Merrill v. Milligan Oral Arguments
On Tuesday, Oct. 4 the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Merrill v. Milligan, a case centered on whether Alabama’s congressional map violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Here are several takeaways.
Litigation Look Ahead: October 2022
With the month of October comes a spooky time in the courts. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case out of Alabama, attacks on mail-in voting are haunting courtrooms and redistricting litigation is still active.
Section 2 of the VRA Could Be Next on SCOTUS’ Chopping Block
There is a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could change the future application of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act as we know it. How did we get to this point and what’s at stake?
50 States of Lawsuits: Texas
They say everything’s bigger in Texas — and that includes courtroom dockets. Here, in the first entry in our new series, we round up all the voting-related cases we’re keeping an eye on in the Lone Star State.
Friend or Foe: Analyzing Amicus Briefs in Alabama’s SCOTUS Case
Amicus curiae translates to “friend of the court.” After reviewing all 36 amicus briefs submitted in Merrill v. Milligan, we’re highlighting just a handful of the most insightful, provocative or compelling briefs.
Voter Testimony: The Voices Behind Alabama’s U.S. Supreme Court Case
On Oct. 4, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case that could fundamentally alter the landmark Voting Rights Act. In our third Voter Testimony piece, we review the post-trial briefs and transcripts from the seven-day hearing held in January in Milligan v. Merrill.
Litigation Look Ahead: September 2022
The dog days of summer are over, and now we’re turning to the fall and fast-approaching midterm elections. What does the next month look like in the voting rights world?
