DOJ Sues Georgia Over Its Voter Suppression Law
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is suing Georgia over provisions of its omnibus voter suppression law, Senate Bill 202.
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President Biden Nominates Voting Rights Lawyer to Federal Bench
The White House announced a new round of judicial nominations to federal courts on Tuesday.
Democrats Release Emails Showing Trump Pressured DOJ to Overturn Election
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform released a 230+ page document on Tuesday containing emails from Donald Trump and his allies.
Democrats Pledge $10 Million in Voter Protection Efforts for 2022
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) announced on Tuesday that they plan to invest $10 million into efforts to protect voters and expand ballot access in the lead-up to the 2022 elections.
AG Garland Announces Significant Investments in DOJ Voting Rights Division
In a speech on voting rights delivered on Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will double its staff dedicated to protecting voting rights over the next 30 days.
VP Harris Will Lead Administration’s Voting Rights Push
President Biden announced on Tuesday that he is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the administration’s efforts to protect voting rights and pass sweeping federal elections legislation that would strengthen the Voting Rights Act.
Arizona Republicans Halt Audit Canvassing After DOJ Letter
One of the most concerning methods proposed by Republicans in their performative audit of Maricopa County ballots will no longer be used, state leadership announced last week.
Census Bureau Releases Reapportionment Data
The U.S. Census Bureau published their 2020 census survey data on Monday, including new population totals for each state and the reapportionment of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Biden Commission Will Study Expanding U.S. Supreme Court
President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on Friday that would establish a commission to study expanding the U.S. Supreme Court.
Alabama Republicans Sue Census Bureau
The attorney general of Alabama and Rep. Robert Aderholt (R) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Census Bureau on Wednesday, alleging that 2020 census data was being intentionally manipulated ahead of this year’s redistricting efforts.