Trump Orders DOJ to ‘Secure the Release’ of Convicted Election Denier Tina Peters
The former GOP local election clerk in Colorado was sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in a voting system data breach.
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Former DOJ Lawyers Fear Department ‘Doesn’t Plan to Enforce Voting Rights Laws at All’
Senior managers reassigned. A directive to drop all voting rights litigation. A new mission statement focusing on voter fraud.
Kansas Sued Over Law That Rejects Ballots Through No Fault of Voters
A Kansas law that could disenfranchise thousands just for voting by mail is facing a new legal challenge.
WIN: Federal Court Blocks GOP Effort to Overturn North Carolina Supreme Court Election
A federal judge has ordered the state to certify Democratic Justice Allison Riggs’ victory.
New Lawsuit Blasts Indiana for Banning Student IDs at the Polls
Indiana’s bid to make it harder for college students to vote is being challenged in court.
A Double Win For Voters in Pennsylvania
Courts delivered wins for Pennsylvania voters Friday in two different right-wing disenfranchisement efforts.
‘Trying to Rule Forever’: Sen. Murphy Denounces Trump for Replacing Democratic Norms with Loyalty Tests
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) warned that the danger Trump presents to democracy isn’t looming. It’s unfolding in real time.
Democratic Senators Slam ‘Radical’ GOP Push to ‘Make it Harder for Eligible Americans’ to Vote
“What’s happening is simple,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar said. “Some people don’t want some people to vote.”
Trump’s DOJ to Focus on Voter Fraud, Not Voting Rights
The DOJ is expected to drop its involvement in all active voting rights cases.
The SAVE Act Faces An Uphill Battle. But Some States Want to Impose Similar Measures.
At least 24 states have introduced legislation to expand proof of citizenship requirements.