Learn more about the lawsuits shaping voting rights, redistricting and elections by exploring Democracy Docket’s comprehensive database of cases. Click on any case to find a brief summary of the lawsuit and all relevant filings in the “case documents” section.
Arctic Village Council v. Fenumiai
Lawsuit filed by the Arctic Village Council, League of Women Voters of Alaska and two voters challenging the state’s refusal to address ballot curing problems that disenfranchised thousands of voters in the special primary election held in June.
New York Communities for Change v. County of Nassau
Lawsuit filed on behalf of New York Communities for Change and four Latino voters against Nassau County, challenging the County’s redistricting map.
Laimont v. DeSantis
Lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida on behalf of two voters against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) challenging the governor’s refusal to call special elections to fill two vacancies in the state House and Senate.
Montana Democratic Party v. Jacobsen
Lawsuit challenging four Montana voter suppression laws.
State of Louisiana v. United States Department of Commerce
Lawsuit filed by the states of Louisiana, Kansas, Ohio and West Virginia against the U.S. Department of Commerce, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (D), the U.S. Census Bureau and its director, Robert Santos, challenging the inclusion of noncitizens in the 2020 census.
United States of America v. Houston County
Lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against Houston County, Georgia, and the members of the county board of commissioners challenging the at-large method for electing commissioners.
United States of America v. Fayette County
Lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against Fayette County, Tennessee and its board of county commissioners challenging the board’s 2021 redistricting plan under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Paul v. Tabke
Lawsuit filed by Republican candidate for the Minnesota State House District 54A, Aaron Paul, against his Democratic opponent and incumbent, Brad Tabke, and two Scott County election officials challenging the results of the 2024 election.
Walen v. Burgum
Lawsuit filed by two Republican voters challenging North Dakota’s new legislative districts.
League of United Latin American Citizens of Iowa v. Pate
Lawsuit challenging two new voter suppression bills enacted in Iowa.