Learn about the legal efforts shaping the fight to protect voting rights. Use the filters to find out what cases are happening in your state or use the drop-down menu to sort cases by topic.
Buck v. Reeves
Lawsuit filed by individual voters against the Mississippi secretary of state, governor and attorney general and others challenging Mississippi’s congressional map drawn with 2000 census data for violating Section 2 of the VRA.
In Re: Petition For Emergency Remedy by the Maryland State Board of Elections
Lawsuit filed by Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D) on behalf of the Maryland State Board of Elections seeking emergency relief to allow all local boards of canvassers to “meet and to open envelopes, canvass, and tabulate mail-in ballots no earlier than 8:00 a.m. on October 1, 2022.”
Republican Party of Virginia v. Prince William County Election Board
Lawsuit filed by the Republican Party of Virginia and Prince William County Republican Party against the Prince William County Electoral Board and general registrar challenging the county’s composition of poll workers.
Schroeder v. Simon
Lawsuit filed on behalf of four individuals with prior felony convictions challenging provisions of Minnesota law that restore the right to vote to individuals with former felony convictions “only upon discharge.”
Republican National Committee v. Richer
Lawsuit filed by Republicans against Maricopa County officials alleging that the county has violated Arizona law by imposing strict regulations on election workers and making it harder for Republicans to participate in election administration.
Pennsylvania Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee v. Pennsylvania Department of State
Lawsuit filed on behalf of the Republican-led Pennsylvania Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee requesting a writ of mandamus for the enforcement of a Sept. 15, 2021, subpoena issued by the Republican-led committee.
Gunter v. Gambee
Lawsuit filed by Oregon voters against the Wasco County election officials challenging the state’s use of electronic voting machines.
Morrise v. Harrington
Lawsuit brought by two Oregon voters against multiple Washington County commissioners alleging that the county’s use of electronic voting machines violates state and federal law.
Public Interest Legal Foundation v. Way
Lawsuit filed by the right-wing Public Legal Interest Foundation challenging the New Jersey’s alleged failure to share and maintain its voter rolls.
Heath v. Thompson
Petition for writ of mandamus filed by Ryan L. Heath (a self-proclaimed “civil rights activist”) against Maricopa County, Arizona Judge Peter A. Thompson requesting that the judge vacate (meaning void) his order in Lake v. Hobbs.