The redistricting war isn’t only about voting rights. It’s about affordability, too
Voting rights isn’t just a democracy issue, it’s an affordability one.
Ashley Cleaves
Ashley oversees our case tracking and drives the overall strategy of our litigation-related content. She is a graduate of Howard University and Emory Law School. Before joining Democracy Docket, she was a senior research and policy manager at Fair Fight Action.
Judge denies attempt to stop Trump’s mail voting order
A federal judge said it’s too soon to block President Donald Trump’s latest push to restrict mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
FBI’s Fulton County raid was based on reams of debunked 2020 fraud claims from election deniers, records show
A number of election deniers and conspiracy theorists are referenced as witnesses for evidence to justify the FBI’s warrant.
US Supreme Court Keeps Trump on Colorado Ballot, Ruling Only Congress Can Enforce Insurrection Clause
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a Colorado Supreme Court decision removing former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
What to Watch During Oral Argument in Trump’s Ballot Disqualification Case
Tomorrow, the parties in Trump’s ballot disqualification appeal will make their arguments to the nation’s highest court one last time. Here four questions to consider during tomorrow’s oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court.
How Should SCOTUS Apply Section 3 of the 14th Amendment? Amicus Briefs in Trump’s Disqualification Case Have Different Answers
We analyze briefs amicus briefs submitted in Trump’s Colorado 14th Amendment disqualification appeal, which will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 8.
Illinois State Board of Elections Keeps Trump on Primary Ballot
The Illinois State Board of Elections voted unanimously to keep former President Donald Trump on the state’s Republican primary ballot despite previous findings that he engaged in insurrection under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Maine’s Highest Court Declines to Consider Trump’s Eligibility for Primary Ballot
Yesterday, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court dismissed Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ (D) request to determine if former President Donald Trump is disqualified under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Maine Secretary of State Appeals Decision Allowing Trump on Primary Ballot
On Friday, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows (D) appealed a lower court order that paused her decision to remove former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Maine Keeps Trump on the Primary Ballot Until Decision From U.S. Supreme Court
Today, a Maine judge paused Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ (D) ruling removing former President Donald Trump from the state’s primary ballot until the U.S. Supreme Court decides if Trump is eligible under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
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