How the Supreme Court Bolstered Project 2025
The Supreme Court has recently become a witting or unwitting facilitator of Project 2025’s dystopian agenda for the future.
Litigation
Court Rejects Fourth Attempt from Arizona Election Denier to Overturn 2022 Race
A judge in Arizona’s Maricopa County rejected erstwhile state attorney general candidate Abe Hamedeh’s third attempt to overturn the results of the 2022 midterm election.
Mississippi’s Legislative Maps Discriminate Against Black Voters, Federal Court Rules
A federal three-judge panel on Tuesday struck down Mississippi’s Republican-drawn legislative maps, finding that certain districts discriminate against Black voters in violation of the Voting Rights Act (VRA).
A Deep Dive Into Line-Warming Bans as Federal Court Overturns New York’s Law
A federal court just overturned New York’s line-warming ban, so now people will be able to hand out food and water to voters in line at polling places.
Federal Panel Dismisses Challenge to Ohio’s Congressional Map
A federal three-judge panel yesterday dismissed a class action lawsuit claiming Ohio’s congressional districts violate the U.S. Constitution and Voting Rights Act by discriminating against Black voters.
With Court’s Approval of Settlement Agreement, Miami Will Have a New City Commission Map
Miami residents will vote under a new city commission map through 2030 following the approval of a settlement agreement today between the city and local organizations that prevailed in a racial gerrymandering challenge to the districts.
Arkansas NAACP Will Not Appeal Decision That Gutted Voting Rights Act in Seven States
On Friday, the Arkansas State Conference of the NAACP and Arkansas Public Policy Panel decided not to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a ruling that gutted an important section of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in seven states.
Federal Court Rejects Right Wing Voter Roll Lawsuit in Hawaii, But Allows Group to Try Again
After finding that some of their claims are not yet ripe, a federal court has partially dismissed a right-wing group’s attempt to gain access to Hawaii’s voter rolls.
Trump Is Immune From Criminal Prosecution for Official Acts, Supreme Court Rules
Former President Donald Trump is absolutely immune from criminal prosecution for official acts he allegedly committed during his tenure, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday.
Trump-Appointed Panel Pauses Rights Restoration Victory in Tennessee
A few months after a federal judge blocked Tennessee from wrongfully denying people with past felony convictions of their right to vote, a conservative panel on the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has paused the decision.