11th Circuit Considers Fate of Georgia Maps in High-Stakes Redistricting Case
The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals will hear oral argument Thursday in a case that will determine the fate of Georgia’s congressional and state legislature maps.
Kaei Li
Kaei tracks and reports on developments in election-related litigation. Prior to Democracy Docket, she worked in public affairs at the Justice Department and earned a master’s degree in public policy from the University of Michigan.
SCOTUS Declines to Hear GOP Request in Montana Voter Suppression Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear a case brought by Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen (R), who was seeking to revive two voter suppression laws targeting new voters and indigenous voters.
Voters Appeal Controversial Georgia Public Service Commission Term Extension
A federal judge Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 2024 Georgia law extending the term length of Georgia Public Service Commission members. The plaintiffs intend to appeal the decision.
Sixth Circuit to Hear Case on ‘Unequal’ Tennessee Felony Reenfranchisement System
On Tuesday, the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals will hear oral argument over a Tennessee policy requiring individuals with prior felony convictions to produce additional documents to prove eligibility when registering to vote. A district court last year said the policy violated federal law.
Arizona Court Blocks State Election Rules on Certification, Voter Registration
Republican legislators’ attempt to upend election administration in Arizona prevailed after a court blocked part of the state’s 2023 Election Procedures Manual (EPM), which sets rules for how elections are run.
Arizona Judge Dismisses Right-Wing Challenge to State’s Voter Rolls
An Arizona district court judge dismissed a right-wing lawsuit challenging the state’s maintenance of its voter rolls.
How Trump’s New DOJ Could Shape the Future of Voting Rights
How will a Trump DOJ run by loyalists and possibly purged of career attorneys impact voting rights? Looking at its record during Trump’s first term could provide an indication of what’s to come.
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Huntington Beach Voter ID Law
A California judge Friday dismissed the state’s lawsuit challenging Huntington Beach’s voter ID initiative. The state has 20 days to file an amended petition.
Judge Rejects RNC Lawsuit Challenging Hand-Delivered Ballots in Georgia
A federal judge rejected a Republican request to stop seven Georgia counties from accepting absentee ballot returns at election offices over the weekend and on Monday. Voters can return their absentee ballots in person until 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Georgia Supreme Court Cancels Deadline Extension for Cobb County Voters Who Received Ballots Late
The Georgia Supreme Court paused a lower court decision extending the ballot receipt deadline for over 3,000 Cobb County voters who received late ballots. The county may only count ballots that are received by 7 p.m. on Election Day — the deadline under existing state law.