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.
Litigation
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.
Texas GOP Redistricting Plan Courts Latino Voters While Cutting Their Growing Political Power
The Texas GOP’s latest gerrymander explicitly targets key districts represented by Latino-elected Democrats, underscoring a strategy to court Latino voters while cutting off their electoral power.
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.
Trial Sheds Light on Sweeping Theory Behind Trump’s Military Deployments
The broad legal theory behind President Trump’s use of the military in civilian law enforcement took center stage during day two of a trial over the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles earlier this year.
SCOTUS Sets October Date to Rehear Case That Could Gut the VRA
SCOTUS is set to hear oral argument on October 15.
‘Time to Lock Him Up’: Texas AG Threatens Beto O’Rourke With Arrest for Supporting Democrats
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion for contempt against Beto O’Rourke, accusing him of violating a temporary restraining order blocking him from fundraising to help cover the cost of Democrats’ quorum break.
The Real Cost of Voter ID Laws — And Who Pays the Highest Price
Voter ID laws don’t solve the problem of voter fraud — they solve the “problem” of high voter turnout.
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