Building Youth Engagement in Democracy Goes Beyond Voting
The civic process goes beyond simply casting a ballot; it involves understanding the issues at stake and actively participating in our communities.
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Appellate Court Revives New York Voting Rights Act
An appellate court in New York reversed a lower court overturning the state’s John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act (NYVRA) — a law that grants voters additional protections not covered by federal law.
Illinois Republicans Sue Over Legislative Map, Claiming it Favors Democrats
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R) and five Republican voters filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the state Supreme Court challenging a legislative map they claimed unconstitutionally favors Democrats.
Federal Court Orders Trump’s DOJ to Restate Stance on Texas Redistricting Case
A federal judge ordered the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under President Donald Trump to inform the court by Monday whether it plans to alter its position or continue to pursue its claims in a Texas redistricting case that was initially filed by the DOJ under former President Joe Biden.
Nassau County to Adopt New Legislature Map with Six Minority Districts
Nassau County, NY and voters of color agreed Wednesday to a new county legislature map in a settlement ending a year-long lawsuit that brought into question the constitutionality of the New York Voting Rights Act (NYVRA).
11th Circuit Considers Fate of Georgia Maps in High-Stakes Redistricting Case
The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals will hear oral argument Thursday in a case that will determine the fate of Georgia’s congressional and state legislature maps.
SCOTUS Won’t Hear GOP Challenge to North Dakota Tribal Legislative Districts
The U.S. Supreme Court today declined to take up a Republican lawsuit alleging that North Dakota engaged in unconstitutional racial gerrymandering when it created two majority-Native American legislative districts following the 2020 census.
Redistricting Cases that Could Impact the 2026 Midterms
Though the 2024 election has passed, many ongoing redistricting cases could still have significant impacts on voting rights in a number of states.
How Trump’s New DOJ Could Shape the Future of Voting Rights
How will a Trump DOJ run by loyalists and possibly purged of career attorneys impact voting rights? Looking at its record during Trump’s first term could provide an indication of what’s to come.
Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Redistricting Challenge
The Supreme Court will hear two cases — consolidated into one — concerning Louisiana’s new congressional map.