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US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Trump Has Taken a Renewed Interest in the Conspirators Who Infiltrated 2020 Voting Machines

Trump's pardoning of insurrectionists reflects his continued disregard for the rule of law and election integrity.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

60 years after 'Bloody Sunday,' Trump's order on voting rights is Jim Crow all over | Opinion

The timing of Trump's electoral overhaul announcement raises concerns about its significance on the International Day of Remembrance.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Trump Has Taken a Renewed Interest in the Conspirators Who Infiltrated 2020 Voting Machines

Trump's pardoning of insurrectionists reflects his continued disregard for the rule of law and election integrity.
Black Lives Matter
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

60 years after 'Bloody Sunday,' Trump's order on voting rights is Jim Crow all over | Opinion

The timing of Trump's electoral overhaul announcement raises concerns about its significance on the International Day of Remembrance.
#election-integrity
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know

The SAVE Act may hinder voter participation by imposing new citizenship proof requirements.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Justice Dept. to Review Election Tampering Conviction of Pro-Trump Clerk

Justice Department reviews conviction of Tina Peters for election-related tampering amid concerns about due process.
The review signals ongoing influence of Trump's administration on justice matters post-election.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Elections

Trump's executive order mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration to combat alleged voter fraud.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections

Democrats filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it violates constitutional authority over electoral processes.
US Elections
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Judge Kills North Carolina Judge Jefferson Griffin's Attempt to Subvert Election Results

Republicans' efforts to challenge election results in North Carolina failed as courts upheld the Democrat's victory, raising concerns about future election integrity.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A Republican-backed bill would upend voter registration. Here are 8 things to know

The SAVE Act may hinder voter participation by imposing new citizenship proof requirements.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Justice Dept. to Review Election Tampering Conviction of Pro-Trump Clerk

Justice Department reviews conviction of Tina Peters for election-related tampering amid concerns about due process.
The review signals ongoing influence of Trump's administration on justice matters post-election.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Trump Signs Executive Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote in Elections

Trump's executive order mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration to combat alleged voter fraud.
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections

Democrats filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it violates constitutional authority over electoral processes.
US Elections
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Judge Kills North Carolina Judge Jefferson Griffin's Attempt to Subvert Election Results

Republicans' efforts to challenge election results in North Carolina failed as courts upheld the Democrat's victory, raising concerns about future election integrity.
#supreme-court
Black Lives Matter
fromSCSJ
2 months ago

Nation's Civil Rights Attorneys Urge SCOTUS to Protect Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court will decide on the constitutionality of Louisiana's congressional map, addressing potential racial gerrymandering.
The case reflects ongoing debates about racial equity in voting representation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court confronts another challenge to the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court is hearing a pivotal voting rights case regarding Louisiana's congressional redistricting, with significant implications for minority representation.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Significant legal developments on voting, abortion, and the influence of Trump's political maneuvers reflect ongoing tensions in U.S. justice and governance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

New congressional district gives voice to Black voters in Alabama

Alabama's congressional map change enhances representation for Black voters after a successful lawsuit.
US Elections
fromTruthout
1 month ago

North Carolina Supreme Court Partially Upholds GOP "Bloodless Coup" Ballot Purge

North Carolina Supreme Court partially supports Republican candidate's challenge over 65,000 ballots, impacting military and overseas voter rights.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court hears Louisiana racial gerrymandering claim US politics live

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's congressional map may reshape congressional representation and voting rights.
The case challenges whether the state's redistricting complies with the Voting Rights Act.
Black Lives Matter
fromSCSJ
2 months ago

Nation's Civil Rights Attorneys Urge SCOTUS to Protect Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court will decide on the constitutionality of Louisiana's congressional map, addressing potential racial gerrymandering.
The case reflects ongoing debates about racial equity in voting representation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Supreme Court confronts another challenge to the Voting Rights Act

The Supreme Court is hearing a pivotal voting rights case regarding Louisiana's congressional redistricting, with significant implications for minority representation.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law

Significant legal developments on voting, abortion, and the influence of Trump's political maneuvers reflect ongoing tensions in U.S. justice and governance.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

New congressional district gives voice to Black voters in Alabama

Alabama's congressional map change enhances representation for Black voters after a successful lawsuit.
US Elections
fromTruthout
1 month ago

North Carolina Supreme Court Partially Upholds GOP "Bloodless Coup" Ballot Purge

North Carolina Supreme Court partially supports Republican candidate's challenge over 65,000 ballots, impacting military and overseas voter rights.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Supreme Court hears Louisiana racial gerrymandering claim US politics live

The Supreme Court's ruling on Louisiana's congressional map may reshape congressional representation and voting rights.
The case challenges whether the state's redistricting complies with the Voting Rights Act.
#save-act
US Elections
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

New US bill could restrict voting rights of Americans abroad

The SAVE Act aims to tighten voting rules for Americans, requiring proof of citizenship in person, potentially limiting overseas voting access.
US Elections
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

New US bill could restrict voting rights of Americans abroad

The SAVE Act may significantly restrict voting access for Americans abroad by requiring in-person proof of citizenship for voter registration.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What the SAVE Act could mean for millions of voters, according to a Brennan Center expert

The SAVE Act may hinder voter registration by requiring proof of citizenship, impacting millions of eligible Americans.
US Elections
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

New US bill could restrict voting rights of Americans abroad

The SAVE Act aims to tighten voting rules for Americans, requiring proof of citizenship in person, potentially limiting overseas voting access.
US Elections
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

New US bill could restrict voting rights of Americans abroad

The SAVE Act may significantly restrict voting access for Americans abroad by requiring in-person proof of citizenship for voter registration.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

What the SAVE Act could mean for millions of voters, according to a Brennan Center expert

The SAVE Act may hinder voter registration by requiring proof of citizenship, impacting millions of eligible Americans.
#elections
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A federal appeals panel has made enforcing the Voting Rights Act harder in 7 states

The 8th Circuit ruling restricts private enforcement of the Voting Rights Act's Section 2, complicating racial discrimination lawsuits.
US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California among 19 states suing to block Trump election order, calling it unconstitutional

Democratic officials in 19 states have filed a lawsuit against Trump's election executive order, alleging it's unconstitutional and infringes on state election authority.
US Elections
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Democrats Won a NC Supreme Court Seat. But They Lost Something Important.

Republicans gained control of North Carolina's election board, potentially impacting the state's voting rules and access.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NY's highest court strikes down law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections | amNewYork

New York's highest court rules only US citizens can vote, striking down a law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections.
US Elections
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Federal judge will hear arguments as groups try to block Trump's executive order on elections

Democratic groups are challenging Trump's executive order on elections, claiming it oversteps presidential authority and is unconstitutional.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

A federal appeals panel has made enforcing the Voting Rights Act harder in 7 states

The 8th Circuit ruling restricts private enforcement of the Voting Rights Act's Section 2, complicating racial discrimination lawsuits.
US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

California among 19 states suing to block Trump election order, calling it unconstitutional

Democratic officials in 19 states have filed a lawsuit against Trump's election executive order, alleging it's unconstitutional and infringes on state election authority.
US Elections
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Democrats Won a NC Supreme Court Seat. But They Lost Something Important.

Republicans gained control of North Carolina's election board, potentially impacting the state's voting rules and access.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NY's highest court strikes down law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections | amNewYork

New York's highest court rules only US citizens can vote, striking down a law allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections.
US Elections
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Federal judge will hear arguments as groups try to block Trump's executive order on elections

Democratic groups are challenging Trump's executive order on elections, claiming it oversteps presidential authority and is unconstitutional.
#legislation
US Elections
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 months ago

New US bill could restrict voting rights of Americans abroad

The SAVE Act proposes stricter voter registration requirements, significantly impacting Americans abroad by mandating in-person proof of citizenship.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Democrats Push State-Level Voting Rights Act Protections

States are attempting to restore voting rights protections amidst federal court challenges to the Voting Rights Act.
US Elections
fromwww.thelocal.com
2 months ago

New US bill could restrict voting rights of Americans abroad

The SAVE Act proposes stricter voter registration requirements, significantly impacting Americans abroad by mandating in-person proof of citizenship.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Democrats Push State-Level Voting Rights Act Protections

States are attempting to restore voting rights protections amidst federal court challenges to the Voting Rights Act.
#gerrymandering
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Court rules Alabama redistricting intentionally discriminates against Black voters

The Alabama congressional map was found unconstitutional for diluting Black voting strength, violating the Voting Rights Act.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Gilroy narrows down to two maps in districting saga

No city has won a lawsuit against districting under the state election law, and some, including Santa Clara, have had to pay out millions in legal fees after attempting to fight it.
Mission District
US politics
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

New Study Finds That Girls Who See Women Run For Political Office Are More Likely To Vote As Adults

Exposure to female political candidates boosts voting likelihood for adolescent girls.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Iraqi man charged with illegally voting in 2020 election in New York after Elon Musk's DOGE aided investigation

"Only American citizens can vote in American elections," the Justice Department post said. "Thanks to our partnership @DOGE, this DOJ has charged an Iraqi man for illegal voting in the 2020 election."
US Elections
#trump-administration
US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump signs sweeping executive action overhauling US elections, including citizenship requirement

Trump signs executive order mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration and timely ballot receipt, likely facing legal challenges.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump signs executive order calling for proof of US citizenship to vote

Trump's executive order mandates proof of citizenship for voting, which critics argue disenfranchises many marginalized voters.
US Elections
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Trump signs sweeping action overhauling US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship

Trump's executive action mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and requires ballots by Election Day.
US Elections
fromFast Company
1 month ago

DNC sues Trump administration over executive order that could disenfranchise voters

Trump's executive order on elections faces legal challenges due to claims of unconstitutionality.
Lawsuits argue that the president lacks authority to dictate election rules.
US Elections
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching, but will it actually stick?

Trump's executive order significantly changes election regulations nationwide but faces legal challenges and concerns about voter disenfranchisement.
US Elections
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Trump signs sweeping executive action overhauling US elections, including citizenship requirement

Trump signs executive order mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration and timely ballot receipt, likely facing legal challenges.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump signs executive order calling for proof of US citizenship to vote

Trump's executive order mandates proof of citizenship for voting, which critics argue disenfranchises many marginalized voters.
US Elections
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

Trump signs sweeping action overhauling US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship

Trump's executive action mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and requires ballots by Election Day.
US Elections
fromFast Company
1 month ago

DNC sues Trump administration over executive order that could disenfranchise voters

Trump's executive order on elections faces legal challenges due to claims of unconstitutionality.
Lawsuits argue that the president lacks authority to dictate election rules.
US Elections
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Trump's executive order on elections is far-reaching, but will it actually stick?

Trump's executive order significantly changes election regulations nationwide but faces legal challenges and concerns about voter disenfranchisement.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Nearly 2,600 incarcerated people voted in Colorado last year under new law

In Colorado, inmates voting from jail increased dramatically after a new law mandated in-person voting access.
#election-law
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

18 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional

Eighteen states challenge Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it infringes on constitutional rights and threatens voter access.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
1 month ago

Statement on NC Supreme Court Decision in Griffin Election Protests

The North Carolina Supreme Court decision disqualifies military and overseas voters, raising concerns over election fairness and the rule of law.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

18 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional

Eighteen states challenge Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it infringes on constitutional rights and threatens voter access.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
1 month ago

Statement on NC Supreme Court Decision in Griffin Election Protests

The North Carolina Supreme Court decision disqualifies military and overseas voters, raising concerns over election fairness and the rule of law.
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Residents Fight to Protect Threatened Island Community in Georgia Supreme Court

Last year, Sapelo Island residents sued county officials for blocking them from holding a crucial vote that could determine whether they would be displaced from the last Gullah Geechee community on the Georgia coast.
SF politics
#new-york-city
NYC politics
frombrooklyneagle.com
2 months ago

State Court of Appeals rules to block NYC'S Local Law 11 regarding non-citizens voting in municipal elections

New York Court of Appeals struck down Local Law 11, denying voting rights to noncitizens in municipal elections.
NYC politics
frombrooklyneagle.com
2 months ago

State Court of Appeals rules to block NYC'S Local Law 11 regarding non-citizens voting in municipal elections

New York Court of Appeals struck down Local Law 11, denying voting rights to noncitizens in municipal elections.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

Voter Suppression & the Destruction of Political Legitimacy

Political legitimacy stems from the consent of the governed, requiring voting rights and protections against majority tyranny.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

North Carolina judges back Republican colleague in bid to toss votes and overturn election

A North Carolina court ruling may discard over 65,000 ballots, potentially changing the outcome of the state supreme court election.
US Elections
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Maybe Don't Take for Granted That You'll Be Able to Vote in the Midterms

The SAVE Act, if passed, would mark a historic shift by Congress toward vote suppression rather than expansion.
#history
#noncitizen-voting
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

New York City Can't Allow Noncitizens to Vote, Top State Court Rules

New York's highest court ruled noncitizen voting unconstitutional, reaffirming that citizenship is a requisite for voting per the State Constitution.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote

New York's top court ruled against noncitizen voting in NYC municipal elections, affirming that voting is restricted to citizens.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote

New York's top court ruled that only citizens can vote in municipal elections, ending NYC's efforts to allow noncitizens to participate.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

New York City Can't Allow Noncitizens to Vote, Top State Court Rules

New York's highest court ruled noncitizen voting unconstitutional, reaffirming that citizenship is a requisite for voting per the State Constitution.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote

New York's top court ruled against noncitizen voting in NYC municipal elections, affirming that voting is restricted to citizens.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

New York's top court blocks NYC from letting noncitizens vote

New York's top court ruled that only citizens can vote in municipal elections, ending NYC's efforts to allow noncitizens to participate.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC's law allowing noncitizens to vote is dead as state's highest court shuts it down

The New York Court of Appeals struck down a law allowing noncitizens to vote, emphasizing that voting is restricted to citizens according to the state constitution.
#elections-ontario
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

91-year-old veteran says he was denied right to vote in Ontario's election, despite having proper ID | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

91-year-old veteran says he was denied right to vote in Ontario's election, despite having proper ID | CBC News

US Elections
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Disabled voters in this state are no longer allowed to receive ballots by email

Disabled individuals in Wisconsin cannot receive absentee ballots via email as ruled by the appeals court,
#civil-rights
Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
2 months ago

Tennessee again targeted for voter suppression, local leaders warn

Tennessee's voting rights are under threat, echoing historical struggles led by figures like John Lewis.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 months ago

Civil rights advocates march down Brooklyn Bridge in remembrance of 'Bloody Sunday'

The 60th anniversary of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing was commemorated to honor civil rights and inspire current activism.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Marchers cross Brooklyn Bridge on 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary

The 60th anniversary of the Selma march highlights the ongoing struggle for civil rights and voting rights in America.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Back to the Bridges': Demonstrators march across the Brooklyn Bridge for civil rights on 60th anniversary of Blood Sunday' | amNewYork

The March 9 Brooklyn Bridge march marked the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, honoring the struggle for voting rights and civil liberties.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

At Selma's civil rights anniversary, fears rise about the way forward

Florence Richardson's reflections on Bloody Sunday underscore the enduring struggle for civil rights and the ongoing threats to voting rights today.
Black Lives Matter
fromAxios
2 months ago

Tennessee again targeted for voter suppression, local leaders warn

Tennessee's voting rights are under threat, echoing historical struggles led by figures like John Lewis.
NYC LGBT
fromNew York Amsterdam News
2 months ago

Civil rights advocates march down Brooklyn Bridge in remembrance of 'Bloody Sunday'

The 60th anniversary of the Edmund Pettus Bridge crossing was commemorated to honor civil rights and inspire current activism.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Marchers cross Brooklyn Bridge on 'Bloody Sunday' anniversary

The 60th anniversary of the Selma march highlights the ongoing struggle for civil rights and voting rights in America.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Back to the Bridges': Demonstrators march across the Brooklyn Bridge for civil rights on 60th anniversary of Blood Sunday' | amNewYork

The March 9 Brooklyn Bridge march marked the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, honoring the struggle for voting rights and civil liberties.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

At Selma's civil rights anniversary, fears rise about the way forward

Florence Richardson's reflections on Bloody Sunday underscore the enduring struggle for civil rights and the ongoing threats to voting rights today.
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Black Women Are the Unsung Heroes of "Bloody Sunday" 60 Years Ago

Sheyann Webb-Christburg recalls her harrowing experience during the Selma to Montgomery march, highlighting the brutality faced by peaceful protestors on Bloody Sunday.
US Elections
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Trump spreads falsehoods about voting while pushing new rules in speech to governors - Poynter

Trump mischaracterizes the electoral process, ignoring the complexities involved and spreading misinformation about voting laws and counting timelines.
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