DOJ Cuts Off Negotiations, Sues Orange County, CA Over Voter Records
The Department of Justice sued Orange County, California Wednesday. Just a day before, county election administrators offered to work with them while protecting voter privacy.
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Seizure of California National Guard
A federal judge issued a sweeping order blocking former President Donald Trump’s unprecedented federalization of California’s National Guard, calling the move illegal and a “dangerous precedent.”
VIDEO: ‘Democracy Is Next,’ Gov. Newsom Warns
“Democracy is under assault right before our eyes,” Newsom warned. “The moment we’ve feared has arrived.”
Judge Denies California’s Request for Immediate Block on Trump’s Use of Military in Los Angeles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked a federal court to issue an emergency order to block President Donald Trump’s use of California National Guard troops and Marines within Los Angeles.
California Sues Trump Over “Unlawful” National Guard Takeover
California sued President Donald Trump, accusing him of illegally seizing control of the California National Guard to suppress protests.
Padilla: “Democracy Is Not A Spectator Sport”
Senator Padilla sat down with Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias to discuss protecting “the integrity of our elections” and “proactive ideas” to strengthen our democracy.
California Judge Reverses Ruling on Huntington Beach Voter ID Law, Allows Case to Continue
A California judge reversed his dismissal Thursday of a challenge to Huntington Beach’s voter ID law after a state appeals court said he had to change his ruling.
California Appeals Court Revives Challenge to Huntington Beach Voter ID Law
The California Court of Appeal ordered the Superior Court of Orange County to issue an appealable ruling in a challenge to the Huntington Beach voter ID measure after a trial judge said the case wasn’t ready to be decided.
Huntington Beach Attorney Behind Voter ID Law Defense Appointed to DOJ Civil Rights Division
Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates, who defended the city’s local voter ID law from a challenge by California Democratic officials, was appointed to be the deputy assistant attorney general of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division.
Judge Dismisses Challenge to Marin County, California Voter Rolls
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove hundreds of allegedly ineligible voters from the voter rolls in Marin County, California.
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