How State Supreme Court Justices Are Selected
In the United States, all 50 states as well as Washington, D.C. have at least one court that serves as a state’s highest judicial body.
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The Federal Judge Confirmation Process and Blue Slips, Explained
How is a federal judge confirmed? What does the process look like in the U.S. Senate and what is a “blue slip?”
Who Can and Cannot Sue To Protect Voters? It Depends on This Legal Concept
Lawsuits seeking to enforce voting rights laws are a crucial tool in defending and expanding the right to vote, but there’s an ongoing debate over who has the right to bring these lawsuits in the first place.
Section 11(b) of the VRA Protects Voters From Intimidation
Section 11(b) of the Voting Rights Act outlaws any act that is likely to intimidate voters. As other portions of the VRA are dismantled, Section 11(b) is a crucial protection that remains shockingly relevant in 2023.
Litigation Look Ahead: February
Temperatures may be cooling as February kicks off, but activity in the courtroom is heating up.
2020 Redistricting Cycle Report: How Maps Were Challenged in Court
Since the release of 2020 census data, Democracy Docket tracked 111 lawsuits challenging maps (or lack thereof) related to 2020 redistricting. Here’s what we noticed.
2022 Litigation Report: How Republicans Lost and Voters Won in Court
Over the course of 2022, Democracy Docket covered and tracked activity in the courts pertaining to voting rights, elections, redistricting and democracy. Here’s what we saw.
What Got Us Through 2022
We want to reflect on the lighter side of things, now a yearly tradition. Here’s what inspired and entertained us in 2022 — the funny, absurd and remarkable that got us through the toughest moments.
Here’s How a Recount Works
There are many factors dictating what a recount will look like — vote margin, hand or machine count, and other state laws guiding the process. Every state has different rules and timelines for their recounts.
How Congress Addressed the Issues of the 2000 Presidential Election
On the 20th anniversary of Help America Vote Act’s enactment, we’re explaining how the 2000 election spurred federal legislation, what the HAVA did and how it is still used in litigation today.
