Originally from Maryland, Ellis graduated from the University of Virginia where she focused her studies on the intersection of politics, law and history.
On Wednesday, July 20, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of Pennsylvania Republican state lawmakers against Acting Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Leigh M. Chapman (D) challenging Act 77 of the Pennsylvania Election Code, a 2019 law that largely expanded mail-in voting in the Commonwealth.
In its upcoming term, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide two crucial voting rights cases that have the potential to upend our country’s current election landscape. What’s at stake as the Court places fundamental rights in limbo yet again?
Activity in courts is certain to increase with the temperatures this July. We’re watching at least seven states for significant courtroom activity and potential decisions affecting voting rights.
On May 27, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion explaining why Lehigh County in Pennsylvania must count undated mail-in ballots from a judicial election last November.
Today, a state trial court judge in Arizona rejected a Republican attempt to disband no-excuse mail-in voting across the state.
As states gear up for elections, actors seeking to suppress votes — and those fighting back — are similarly ramping up their activity. In June we can expect multiple courtroom hearings and potential decisions affecting voting rights in at least eight states.
Over the past few years, coverage has increased around how the U.S. Supreme Court handles emergency requests through its “shadow docket.” This term has popped up most recently when the Court has intervened in redistricting, determining the fate of districts for years to come.
Last month, two lawsuits rooted in post-2020 Big Lie conspiracies were filed seeking to drastically expand election observation activities in two Nevada counties.
Today, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of voters over New York’s congressional districts and upcoming primary elections.
Today, a lawsuit was filed challenging Georgia’s requirement that paper absentee ballot applications submitted by mail or in person must be signed with pen and ink, which is commonly referred to as a wet signature requirement.