Supreme Court Mifepristone Case Forecasts Decisions Worse Than Dobbs
If we want to preserve what we have left we have to acknowledge the very real and present threat and demand champions who will fight back.
Litigation
Federal Judge Blocks New Jersey’s “County Line” Ballot Design for 2024 Primary
A federal judge this morning ruled in favor of U.S. Senate candidate and current Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) to block New Jersey’s controversial “county line” ballot design ahead of the state’s June 4 primary elections.
4th Circuit Declines to Block New North Carolina Senate Map for 2024 Elections
North Carolina’s new state Senate districts will remain in place for the 2024 general election as a result of a 2-1 opinion issued this morning by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
South Carolina Will Use Gerrymandered Congressional Map in 2024, District Court Rules
The same federal court that struck down South Carolina’s congressional map for being an unconstitutional racial gerrymander ruled today that the state can use the map in the upcoming 2024 elections.
Florida’s 2023 Omnibus Voter Suppression Law Will Head to a Federal Trial
On Monday, April 1, a bench trial will begin in a federal legal challenge to Florida’s latest omnibus voter suppression law, which was signed into law last May by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).
How Far Can Democracy Bend Before It Breaks?
Yes, the Supreme Court, another institution of democracy, bent to accommodate Donald J. Trump. Maybe it was the correct decision.
Federal Court Upholds Florida’s Congressional Map That Eliminated Historically-Black District
In a unanimous opinion handed down this evening, a federal three-judge panel upheld Florida’s congressional districts, rejecting a lawsuit from civil rights groups that alleged the map intentionally discriminates against Black voters in North Florida.
Undated and Incorrectly Dated Mail-in Ballots Will Not Be Counted In Pennsylvania, 3rd Circuit Rules
Mail-in ballots that are missing a date or have an incorrect date will not be counted due to a 2-1 opinion issued earlier today by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Montana Supreme Court Strikes Down Four Voter Suppression Laws
Today in a sweeping 4-3 decision ahead of the 2024 elections, the Montana Supreme Court struck down four major voter suppression laws.
Georgia Voters Bring Public Service Commission Elections Case to US Supreme Court
Voters are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case challenging Georgia’s at-large method for electing members to its public service commission under the Voting Rights Act.