Judge Dismisses Sweeping DOJ Lawsuit Against Maryland Judges
The ruling slammed the Trump administration for an “unprecedented” effort to “smear and impugn” judges who rule against it.
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.
Leading Election Conspiracy Theorist Appointed to DHS Leadership Position
Heather Honey was appointed as the deputy assistant secretary for elections integrity.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Detained by ICE, Faces Re-Deportation
The Trump administration is trying to deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda.
Oregon and Pennsylvania Are Latest to Reject DOJ Demand for Voter Data
Both states questioned DOJ’s legal justification and privacy concerns in their responses.
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.
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.