California Democrats Pass Redistricting Bill to Counter Trump’s Texas Gerrymander
California Democrats approved bills that set up a November election in which voters will be asked to greenlight a new congressional map.
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Texas Republicans Are Passing Their Gerrymander. But They Still Want Dems Ousted for Quorum Break
Texas Democratic lawmakers returned this week from a two-week quorum break, but Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are still seeking to remove them from office.
Alina Habba was Illegally Employed as Federal Prosecutor, Court Rules
A federal judge ruled that Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey since July.
Fulton GOP Asks Judge to Imprison Dems Who Blocked Appointment of Election Deniers
“I think it is outrageous for them to ask for jail time and criminal charges,” Commissioner Dana Barrett said.
Texas Senate Committee Advances GOP Gerrymander for Final Approval
The Texas Senate redistricting committee in a 5-3 vote along party lines approved the state’s proposed new congressional map, likely teeing up the map to receive final approval when the full Senate convenes late Thursday.
California Supreme Court Rejects GOP Bid to Derail Newsom’s Redistricting Plan
The California Supreme Court late Wednesday denied a Republican petition to block the state’s new redistricting plan.
Texas House Gives Final Approval to GOP Gerrymander
The Texas House voted to move forward with a new congressional map – as Democrats continued to seek ways to resist.
Fulton County Dems Defy Court Order, Block Appointment of Election Deniers
The Fulton County Commissioners could face contempt charges for defying a court order.
GOP Pushes New Bill That Would Strip Voting Rights From Overseas Citizens
A new bill introduced by GOP House members would force nonmilitary overseas voters to prove they maintain a “current residence” in the U.S. to vote.
Top DOJ Official Ed Martin Posts Threatening Photo in Probe of Letitia James
Ed Martin, the Trump crony who heads the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) vague weaponization task force, posted a picture of himself outside the home of New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), who he is investigating over flimsy mortgage fraud allegations.