Voting rights advocates challenge South Dakota’s ‘confusing’ proof-of-citizenship system
A coalition of voting rights advocates sued South Dakota over the state’s implementation of a new strict proof-of-citizenship law.
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South Dakota GOP direct democracy restrictions remain blocked
In a win for voters, appeals court judges upheld a lower court ruling that permanently blocked a Republican-backed South Dakota law that would have made it harder for citizens to put new laws or constitutional changes directly on the ballot.
GOP states join DOJ in asking Supreme Court to let Trump block some mail ballots
A dozen Republican states led by Missouri asked the U.S. Supreme Court to let President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order attacking mail voting go into effect before the midterm elections in November.
South Dakota Republicans reject censuring John Thune over stalled SAVE America Act
South Dakota Republican delegates rejected a push to censure Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) over the stalled SAVE America Act, exposing a fight within the GOP over how far the party should go to force through sweeping new voting restrictions.
This week at Democracy Docket: Blue states are ‘Trump-proofing’ their elections, while red ones are restricting voting
We’ve been paying even closer attention than usual this week to Harmeet Dhillon, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights division chief who, reports suggest, could soon be in line for a promotion.
Federal Court Blocks South Dakota’s Attack on Citizen Ballot Measures
A federal judge struck down a South Dakota law that would have made it harder for citizens to put issues on the ballot.
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.
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.
Despite Clear Issues and Warnings, Republican Calls for Hand Counting Continue
Calls for hand counting ballots have continued in recent weeks in states throughout the country, with conservative activists and elected officials pushing for the complex practice despite its clear problems.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Signs 12 Election Bills Into Law
On Tuesday, March 21, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) signed 12 election bills into law.
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