GOP Quickly Moves to Expand Latest Ruling Weakening VRA
The RNC urged the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to adopt the same extreme interpretation of the Voting Rights Act that the Eighth Circuit did.
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RNC, Montana GOP Jump In To Defend Anti-Voting Laws
The RNC and Montana GOP are seeking to enter a lawsuit in support of two anti-voting laws in the state.
Appeals Court Delivers Another Blow to Voting Rights Act
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals held that voters and private organizations can no longer sue under Section 208
Judge Dismisses Challenge to Wyoming Proof of Citizenship Law, Leaving Barriers for Voters in Place
A federal judge dismissed a major lawsuit challenging Wyoming’s new proof of citizenship voter registration law. The law remains in place for now.
Texas Democrats Threaten Walkout Over GOP Redistricting Push During Flood Crisis
Texas Democrats issued an ultimatum to Republican leadership, threatening to derail the Legislature’s special session if they prioritize redistricting over urgent flood relief.
Wyoming’s Largest County Finds No Evidence of Noncitizen Voting, Undermining State’s Anti-Voting Law
Wyoming’s largest county found no evidence of noncitizen voting in the 2024 elections, undercutting claims used to justify the state’s controversial proof of citizenship law.
Anti-Voting Activists Have a Plan to Pass the SAVE Act
Tea Party Patriots, the political arm of the long-running Tea Party movement, is launching a campaign aimed at pressuring lawmakers to the SAVE Act.
GOP Lawmakers in Swing States Are Still Working To Suppress Voting
Governors in two key swing states are weighing far-reaching voter suppression measures passed by GOP lawmakers.
GOPers Fear Proof of Citizenship Laws May Hurt Their Own Voters
The GOP proof of citizenship bill that passed the House remains stuck in the Senate. And now Texas — often a testing ground for right-wing legislation — is the latest to reject a state-level version of the bill.
ALEC Sets Sights On New Anti-Voting Bills in States
In a press release, ALEC announced an anti-voter push with a new task force to focus on passing a new slate of state-level voter suppression bills.