California Supreme Court Rejects GOP Bid to Derail Newsom’s Redistricting Plan
The California Supreme Court late Wednesday denied a Republican petition to block the state’s new redistricting plan.
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Republicans Sue to Stop California Response to Texas Gerrymander
Republican lawmakers in California have asked the state Supreme Court to stop Democrats’ attempt to redraw congressional maps ahead of the 2026 election.
Voters Challenge New Hampshire Over Extreme Law Targeting Mail Voting
A new lawsuit aims to stop New Hampshire, one of the most difficult states in which to vote by mail, from enforcing even more extreme restrictions.
Rep. McIver Moves to Dismiss Federal Charges Against Her, Citing Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) is moving to dismiss the federal charges against her by invoking President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for those who attacked the Capitol in his name on Jan. 6, 2021.
Advocates Fighting 2021 Texas Redistricting Say They’ll Challenge New Gerrymander
Voting rights advocates fighting Texas’ existing congressional map are preparing to challenge the state’s latest gerrymander as soon as it goes into law. The plaintiffs challenging the state’s 2021 map as a racial gerrymander filed a motion Monday asking to schedule a hearing in September at which they will argue that the court should block […]
Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Replace D.C. Police Commissioner
A federal judge effectively halted President Donald Trump’s unprecedented attempt to take over the D.C. Police Department.
D.C. AG Sues to Block Trump’s Takeover of Metropolitan Police Department
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb announced Friday his office is suing the federal government over President Donald Trump’s attempt to take control of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Federal Court Delivers Major Win for Black Voters in Louisiana State Redistricting Battle
The Fifth Circuit upheld a lower court ruling, striking down Louisiana’s state legislative maps for violating the Voting Rights Act.
Illinois Judge Rules Against Arresting Quorum-Breaking Texas Lawmakers
An Illinois judge Wednesday rejected Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s demand to enforce arrest warrants against Democrats who left Texas to block a Republican redistricting plan.
Supreme Court Set to Hear Case That Could Impact Who Can Challenge Election Laws
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in an Illinois case that could determine whether candidates have a legal right to challenge election laws.