Fulton GOP Asks Judge to Imprison Dems Who Blocked Appointment of Election Deniers
“I think it is outrageous for them to ask for jail time and criminal charges,” Commissioner Dana Barrett said.
Matt Cohen
Matt is a senior reporter covering elections, voting rights and threats to democracy. He’s covered far-right extremism, dark money and state and local elections as an investigative reporter at The American Independent and Mother Jones. Prior to reporting on politics, Matt cut his teeth as a local reporter in D.C. at the Washington City Paper and DCist.
Fulton County Dems Defy Court Order, Block Appointment of Election Deniers
The Fulton County Commissioners could face contempt charges for defying a court order.
In New Letters, DOJ Escalates Hunt For State Voter Data, Threatens Legal Action
The DOJ threatened to sue California over access to the state’s voter rolls.
Oregon Rejects DOJ’s Request To Share Private Voter Data, Citing Concerns of Unlawful Use
Oregon’s Secretary of State said he has “no interest in sharing data with an administration that is willfully violating judicial orders and trampling on constitutional rights and responsibilities.”
SCOTUS Sets October Date to Rehear Case That Could Gut the VRA
SCOTUS is set to hear oral argument on October 15.
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Discriminatory Poll Tax Bill
Wisconsin’s GOP-controlled Assembly passed the bill in March.
These States Responded to DOJ’s Requests For Voter Data
States are being slow and deliberate in their responses to DOJ’s demands for sensitive voter info.
Right-Wing Legal Group With Ties to DOJ Official Targets State Voter Rolls
PILF recently sent letters to Maine, New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
Arizona Releases Revised Election Procedures Manual With Court-Ordered Changes
Arizona’s EPM was the target of several right-wing lawsuits in 2024.
Georgia Court Allows Election Deniers to Join Fulton Board of Elections
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners rejected Julie Adams and Jason Frazier’s nominations in May.
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