As federal protections dwindle, more states pass their own voting rights acts
California passed its statewide Voting Rights Act (VRA) in 2002. Not many followed suit. But over two decades later, states are revisiting the idea with urgency.
Natalie Hausmann
Natalie reports on threats to democracy across the nation as our news intern. She will graduate from American University in the spring of 2026 with degrees in journalism and political science. Previously, she has reported for The Buffalo News and serves as the campus life editor at American University’s student-run paper, The Eagle. She is passionate about accountability reporting.
Court revives Arizona voting restrictions ahead of midterms
The Ninth Circuit ruled to uphold previously blocked voting laws in Arizona that will go into effect in time for the state’s midterm general election, making it harder for some voters to cast ballots.
DOJ is 0 for 21 as court dismisses D.C. voter roll grab
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) took its latest blow in a failing voter roll crusade as a federal judge Thursday dismissed its case targeting Washington, D.C. This marks a 0-21 record for the DOJ.
Wisconsin’s mail voting system violates the ADA, state judge rules
Wisconsin’s mail accommodations for voters with disabilities violate the Americans With Disabilities Act, a state judge ruled Wednesday – but he stopped short of endorsing the electronic voting system the plaintiffs preferred.
Jan. 6 prosecutors urge Senate to stop confirming Trump’s election-denier nominees
The Senate has confirmed nearly 60 Trump-nominated election deniers to the judiciary. The attorneys who prosecuted the Jan. 6, 2021 rioters want them to stop.
A Minnesota city is suing the state. Why? Conspiracy-fueled opposition to election software
All but three Minnesota counties use electronic poll books. Anoka County is in the majority that relies on the secure method for tracking voter names and information on a roster.
Lawsuit seeks evidence of federal immigration agency’s role in Trump’s voter purge plans
A pro-democracy legal group has sued for access to public records that could shed light on a federal immigration agency’s involvement in President Donald Trump’s efforts to undermine the 2026 midterm elections.
Republicans demand election documents in New Jersey as they continue to seize on bogus election fraud claims
In the latest of the cascade of probes following a software glitch that accidentally registered noncitizens to vote in the state, U.S. House Republicans sent a letter to Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell (D) demanding more election-related documents and data.
House GOP committee requests classified briefings on Trump’s election fraud claims
Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) sent three letters Thursday to members of Trump’s cabinet asking for classified briefings and documents related to his lies about mass noncitizen voting and voting system vulnerabilities.
Thune rejects Trump’s calls to nix the filibuster and Senate recess
Speaking to reporters Monday, Thune addressed Trump’s most recent demand that Republicans forgo the legislative roadblock and upcoming recess in favor of pushing his sweeping anti-voting bill through the finish line — an endeavor that’s been unsuccessful without a 60-vote supermajority.
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