GOP-Backed SCOTUS Case Could Open Floodgates for More Post-Election Chaos
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a GOP-backed case that could lead to a dramatic increase in lawsuits challenging state election laws.
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Trump Renews Threat to Invade Chicago, Governor Pritzker Vows to Fight Back
President Donald Trump escalated his war on Democratic-led cities, again threatening to send military forces into Chicago.
Supreme Court Set to Hear Case That Could Impact Who Can Challenge Election Laws
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in an Illinois case that could determine whether candidates have a legal right to challenge election laws.
Texas Demands Illinois Arrest Democrats Who Fled to Block GOP Redistricting Scheme
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is asking an Illinois court to force the arrest and return of House Democrats who left the state.
DOJ Jumps Into Another Anti-Voting Lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest Tuesday in a federal lawsuit challenging how Illinois manages its voter registration rolls.
Gov. Pritzker: ‘This Is Not a Moment To Walk Away’
In an interview with Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias, Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois (D) explained why the fight matters.
SCOTUS To Decide Standing Case Backed by Leading Anti-Voting Figures
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in an Illinois lawsuit that could impact the ability of federal candidates to challenge state election laws.
Illinois Republicans Sue Over Legislative Map, Claiming it Favors Democrats
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R) and five Republican voters filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the state Supreme Court challenging a legislative map they claimed unconstitutionally favors Democrats.
GOP Congressman Asks SCOTUS To Revive Lawsuit Over Illinois Mail-in Ballot Receipt Deadline
Illinois Republican Congressman Michael Bost asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive his twice-dismissed legal challenge to state law that allows election officials to count timely postmarked or certified mail-in ballots for up to two weeks after an election.
Democratic Governors Form Coalition to Safeguard Democracy Ahead of Trump Term
Two Democratic governors launched a state-level coalition on Wednesday to protect democracy ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s second term.