9 More Republican-Led States Sue Biden Over 2021 Voter Registration Order
An executive order issued in 2021 by President Biden to promote voter registration is still drawing rebuke from GOP-led states in court.
News
Stay informed with breaking news updates about voting rights, democracy reform, litigation and legislation. Use the drop-down menu to organize by topic.
ACLU Sues Over Nebraska’s Refusal To Let People With Felony Convictions Register to Vote
Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers (R) issued an opinion Wednesday saying a state law allowing people with felony convictions to register to vote after serving their sentences is unconstitutional.
Republican Attorneys General Continue To Threaten Our Democracy
Republican attorneys general pose an ongoing threat to democracy as they continue their attempts to weaken the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and more.
Nebraska Bill Restoring Voting Rights to People With Felony Convictions Becomes Law
A Nebraska bill that restores voting rights to people with felony convictions after they’ve completed their sentence has become law in the state, but without the governor’s signature.
How One State Almost Threw the Presidential Election Into Chaos
Nebraska’s legislators voted down a bill on Wednesday that would have changed how the state allocates its Electoral College votes — a move that, if it had passed, could have thrown the 2024 presidential election into chaos.
8th Circuit Keeps in Place Decision That Drastically Weakens Voting Rights Act
The entire 8th Circuit today denied a request from civil rights groups seeking reconsideration of decision that drastically weakened the Voting Rights Act across seven states.
Nebraska Enacts New Photo ID Law for Voting
On Thursday, June 1, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed Legislative Bill 514, enacting a requirement to present photo identification before voting.
Legislators Introduce Bills To Restore Voting Rights
With the start of the new year, state legislators across the country are reconvening to consider new laws for elections and voting rights.
Nebraska Approves New Congressional and State Legislative Maps
On Sept. 30, Gov. Pete Ricketts (R) signed Nebraska’s new congressional and state legislative districts into law, moments after the state’s unicameral Legislature approved the maps.
Nebraska Republicans Propose ID Constitutional Amendment
Republicans in the Nebraska Legislature are attempting a new tactic to enact restrictive ID laws in the state.
Page 1 of 1