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.
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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.
South Dakota Legislature Sends Strict Residency Bill to Governor
On Thursday, March 2, the South Dakota Senate passed an amended version of Senate Bill 139, a bill that would impose a strict residency requirement to register to vote.
South Dakota Legislature Sends Bill Banning Drop Boxes to Governor
On Wednesday, March 1, the South Dakota House passed an amended version of House Bill 1165, a bill banning drop boxes.
South Dakota House Passes Bill Banning Drop Boxes
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the South Dakota House of Representatives passed House Bill 1165, a bill that would ban drop boxes from being used in all elections.
South Dakota Expands Voter Registration Across the State Following Lawsuit
A federal judge approved a settlement agreement between the parties in a lawsuit alleging that South Dakota violated the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) due to its failure to provide voter registration opportunities at state agencies.
Court Rules That South Dakota Failed To Offer Adequate Voter Registration
Last Thursday, May 26, a federal judge ruled that South Dakota had violated multiple provisions of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) by failing to provide adequate voter registration services.
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