Harmeet Dhillon, Trump’s Assistant Attorney General Pick, Has a History of Attacking Voting Rights
Trump tapped Dhillon as the DOJ’s assistant attorney general for civil rights.
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Trump Picks Election Denier Pam Bondi As Attorney General
Bondi has a long history of supporting Trump’s election conspiracies and radical agenda.
Trump Picks Stephen Miller As Deputy Chief of Staff For Policy
The immigration hardliner also has a rich history of trying to disenfranchise voters.
Democracy is Top Issue for Voters This Election, New Polls Show
Democracy is a top issue on the minds of voters in this election, primarily driven by Democratic voters, according to an NBC News exit poll released this evening.
Republicans’ Attempt to Block Biden’s Voting Access Executive Order Fails
A federal judge rejected Republican state officials’ request to block President Joe Biden’s executive order that expanded voting access.
Republican State Officials Sue Biden Administration Over Noncitizen Voting
Republican officials in Florida, Ohio and Texas sued President Joe’s Biden administration this week, alleging that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is denying them access to citizenship records needed to maintain their voter rolls.
Congressional Democrats Call for Immediate Federal Aid to Protect Elections After Hurricanes
Congressional Democrats sent letters to President Joe Biden’s administration and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) on Thursday asking for federal funding, resources and support to ensure elections remain accessible amid Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Tim Walz is Kamala Harris’ VP Pick — Here’s His Record on Voting Rights
Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, has selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) as her running mate.
Restoring Accountability: Rep. Morelle’s Push to Overturn Presidential Immunity Ruling
Rep. Joseph Morelle (D- N.Y.) introduced a constitutional amendment in the House to reverse the Supreme Court’s controversial immunity ruling.
Kamala Harris Is the Democratic Presidential Nominee — Here’s Her Record on Voting Rights
During her time as vice president, Kamala Harris has taken the lead on the White House efforts to protect voting rights.