Ocasio-Cortez Moves to Impeach SCOTUS Justices Alito, Thomas
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
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Disability Rights Group Files Lawsuit Challenging Louisiana’s Voter Suppression Laws
Disability Rights Louisiana filed a lawsuit this week challenging several of the state’s laws, arguing they violate the Voting Rights Act (VRA).
Michigan Passes Laws Restricting Election Recounts for Fraud Allegations and Wide-Margin Victories
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) signed bills into law on Monday that will prohibit election recounts conducted due to allegations of fraud and for counts that would not impact election results.
House Democrats Introduce Bill Enshrining the Right to Vote on Anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder Decision
U.S. House Democrats, led by Rep. Summer Lee (D-Penn.), are pushing a bill to guarantee the right to vote in federal elections. It was introduced on June 25, the 11th anniversary of the Shelby v. Holder decision, which weakened the Voting Rights Act.
Data: Recent Anti-Voter Laws Have Made It Harder to Vote Since 2020
A new report released today by the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) details the number of states that have made it harder to voter in the past four years, thanks to a rise in anti-voting policies.
1 in 10 Eligible Voters Can’t Easily Provide Proof of Citizenship, New Survey Reveals
As Congressional Republicans push a nationwide proof of citizenship bill, a new survey reveals that one in 10 voting-age citizens in the U.S. cannot easily access documents to prove their citizenship.
Colorado Governor Signs Bill To Delay Implementation of Ranked Choice Voting
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a bill last week that will delay the implementation of ranked choice voting if voters approve it in a November ballot initiative.
House Republicans Want to Slash Election Funding in New Budget
Republicans introduced a budget bill this week for fiscal year 2025 that would greatly reduce federal funding for election security and administration.
House Dems Introduce Ethics Bill for US Supreme Court After Alito Controversy
A group of House Democrats is pushing a legislative proposal that would establish an investigative body within the U.S. Supreme Court to probe potential ethical improprieties in the wake of another Court-related controversy.
Colorado Governor Signs Law Requiring Jails to Provide In-Person Voting
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) signed a bill on Friday requiring county jails and detention centers to provide in-person voting for incarcerated individuals who are not serving time for a felony conviction.