Why This Section of the Civil Rights Act of 1871 is Crucial in 2024
President Ulysses Grant signed the Civil Rights Act of 1871 — also known as the Klu Klux Klan Act — on April 20, 1871. It was one of his biggest achievements in office.
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How the US Supreme Court Undermined Democracy in 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped one of its most consequential terms in modern history, handing down decisions that redefined the limits of presidential power and upended the wide latitude given to federal agencies to interpret laws.
What is Project 2025 And Why Is It Alarming?
We explain Project 2025, The Heritage Foundation’s plan for how Trump, should he win the November election, can vastly remake the federal government most effectively to carry out an extremist far-right agenda.
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.
The Differences Between Presidential Primaries and Caucuses
What exactly are primaries and caucuses, what separates the two and how do versions of each differ?
Trump and Section 3 of the 14th Amendment
Section 3 of the 14th Amendment could have a profound impact on the 2024 elections. We explain the history of the provision and how courts are attempting to apply it to Trump.
How Election and Redistricting Lawsuits End up Before the Supreme Court
How do redistricting and election-related lawsuits end up before the nation’s highest court? We describe the processes through which the Court either accepts or declines to hear these cases.
Legal Tests Used in Voting Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court has created several standards it commonly relies on to review voting and election laws. These “legal tests” are designed to provide a framework for courts to apply in reviewing legal challenges.
Who Can Vote From Jail, and How?
Every election, hundreds of thousands of eligible incarcerated voters face unique barriers to exercising their constitutionally guaranteed right. Today, we explain who can vote from jail and the challenges in doing so.
What Is the Voter Roll Organization ERIC?
During its first decade of operation, Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) was an uncontroversial, nonprofit organization. In this Explainer, we explore how ERIC helps states maintain accurate voter rolls.
