Texas Harris County Voter Roll Maintenance Challenge
Hotze v. Bennett
Lawsuit filed by three voters against Harris County and its voter registrar, Ann Bennett, challenging the county’s voter roll maintenance practices.
Court Cases
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Florida Citizenship Status Information Access Challenge
State of Florida v. Department of Homeland Security
Lawsuit filed by the state of Florida and Florida Department of State against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, challenging the federal government’s refusal to provide citizenship status information.
Nebraska Felony Disenfranchisement Challenge
Thomas Jeffrey King v. Evnen
Lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada (ACLU Nevada) on behalf of Civics Nebraska and three Nebraska residents against the Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen (R) and two county election commissioners challenging the state’s refusal to register individuals previously convicted of felonies.
Georgia Mass Voter Challenges Lawsuit (Secure Families Initiative)
Secure Families Initiative v. Raffensperger
Lawsuit filed by Secure Families Initiative (SFI) against Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R), members of the state election board and Cobb County Board of Elections and Voter Registration challenging a provision of Senate Bill 189 under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA), the Civil Rights Act and the U.S. Constitution.
Nevada Clark County Voter Challenges Lawsuit
Citizens Outreach Foundation v. Portillo
Petition filed by Citizens Outreach Foundation and a voter against Clark County Registrar of Voters Lorena Portillo challenging local county officials’ refusal to process voter challenges.
Nevada Carson City and Storey County Voter Challenges Lawsuit
Citizens Outreach Foundation v. Hoen
Petition filed by Citizen Outreach Foundation and a voter against Carson City Clerk Scott Hoen and Storey County Clerk challenging local officials’ failure to process voter challenges.
Nevada Washoe County Voter Challenges Lawsuit
Citizens Outreach Foundation v. Burgess
Petition filed by Citizens Outreach Foundation and a voter against Washoe County Registrar of Voters Carre-Ann Burgess challenging local county officials’ refusal to process voter challenges.
Georgia Voter Registration Deadline Extension Request
Georgia State Conference of the NAACP v. Kemp
Lawsuit filed by the Georgia State Conference of the NAACP, Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda and the New Georgia Project against Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) requesting the state extend its voter registration deadline to Oct. 14 following the effects of Hurricane Helene.
Michigan Overseas Voters Challenge
Michigan Republican Party v. Benson
Lawsuit filed by the Republican National Committee, Michigan Republican Party and others challenging a provision of the state’s Election Officials Manual that extends voter eligibility to certain voters living overseas.
Virginia Noncitizen Voter Purge Program Challenge (Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights)
Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights v. Beals
Lawsuit filed by the Virginia Coalition for Immigrant Rights, League of Women Voters of Virginia and League of Women Voters of Virginia Education Fund against Virginia Commissioner of Elections Susan Beals, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares (R) and all five members of the Virginia State Board of Elections challenging the state’s recent voter purge efforts.