Left Without a Congressional Map, Black Louisiana Voters Ask Supreme Court for Help

A group of Black voters are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the district court ruling that struck down the map — and quickly.

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Republican Attorneys General Continue To Undermine Voting Rights Act

Attorney General Theodore Rokita is the latest Republican official to join the chorus of Republicans in the 11th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th circuits arguing that private parties cannot sue under the Voting Rights Act.

Mississippi Governor Restores Voting Rights to Some, Denies Relief to Others

Over a dozen Mississippi residents with prior felony convictions will be able to vote in this fall’s general election after legislative proposals to restore their voting rights became law on without the governor’s signature.

Arkansas Supreme Court Reinstates Four Voter Suppression Laws

Four Arkansas voter suppression laws will go into effect after  the Arkansas Supreme Court issued a ruling earlier today.

When Trump Attacks Our Elections, We Will Have No Excuse

Donald Trump and his Republican allies have no intention of accepting the outcome of a free and fair election.