Padilla: “Democracy Is Not A Spectator Sport”
Senator Padilla sat down with Democracy Docket founder Marc Elias to discuss protecting “the integrity of our elections” and “proactive ideas” to strengthen our democracy.
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New Target in GOP War on Voting: Mail Ballot Grace Periods
President Donald Trump and the GOP have launched a new offensive in their long-running war on voting.
Louisiana Sued Over Vague Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Law
Voting rights groups are suing Louisiana over a new law that forces every would-be voter to provide documentary proof of citizenship in order to register.
What Could Go Wrong? Texas May Allow Guns at the Polls
Texas voters could encounter concealed guns at the polls starting this year.
Appeals Court Could Crack Down on Anti-Voting Group’s Dangerous Mass Voter Challenges
The 11th Circuit has the rare opportunity to strengthen a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
Allison Riggs Finally Sworn In As North Carolina Supreme Court Justice
North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs was sworn in after a six-month legal battle against a Republican judge who sought to overturn the election results.
DOJ Voting Section Has Just Three Lawyers Left, Watchdog Estimates
The DOJ’s voting section has gone from 30 attorneys to just three since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January.
Wyoming’s Version of the SAVE Act Would Lower Turnout Even Further. Now It’s Being Challenged in Court.
Wyoming’s new proof of citizenship law is facing a lawsuit that claims it will “make it harder for eligible citizens to vote.”
Trump Judges Strike Down Alabama Congressional Map as Racially Discriminatory
A federal court ruled that Alabama’s 2023 congressional map violates both the Voting Rights Act and the 14th Amendment of the Constitution.
Montana Students Must Predict Their Future If They Want to Vote, Lawsuit Charges
A new lawsuit is challenging a Montana law that forces college students to declare where they’ll live after graduation to register to vote.