New state law gives Letitia James power over NY's closest election contests
New York's Voting Rights Act grants AG Letitia James significant authority over local election-related decisions, initiating a major shift in election administration.
The Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder case significantly undermined the Voting Rights Act's enforcement mechanisms, reshaping American democracy.
There's a New Lewis Powell Memo, and It's Wildly Racist
An influential Supreme Court Justice used racist language in behind-the-scenes communications to drive a decision against equitable Black representation in City of Mobile v. Bolden.
A federal court declines to revisit a ruling that could weaken the Voting Rights Act
A federal appeals court has denied a request to revisit a ruling that could undermine a key tool for enforcing the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in the election process.
The ruling could turn into the next U.S. Supreme Court battle that limits the scope of the landmark civil rights law.
Roberts's Rule of Disorder in Voting Rights Law
The Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder case significantly undermined the Voting Rights Act's enforcement mechanisms, reshaping American democracy.
There's a New Lewis Powell Memo, and It's Wildly Racist
An influential Supreme Court Justice used racist language in behind-the-scenes communications to drive a decision against equitable Black representation in City of Mobile v. Bolden.
A federal court declines to revisit a ruling that could weaken the Voting Rights Act
A federal appeals court has denied a request to revisit a ruling that could undermine a key tool for enforcing the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in the election process.
The ruling could turn into the next U.S. Supreme Court battle that limits the scope of the landmark civil rights law.
Racial Turnout Gap Has Widened With a Weakened Voting Rights Act, Study Finds
The Supreme Court's 2013 decision on the Voting Rights Act led to increased racial turnout gap in formerly covered jurisdictions.
The Supreme Court and Young Voter Turnout
Long history of voter suppression in Georgia
Impact of Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act in 2013
Governor Kay Ivey Signed SB1, Alabama's Anti-Absentee Ballot Bill
Alabama Governor signed a law banning ballot harvesting and making it a potential felony to receive payment for assisting with absentee ballots applications.
The history of election changes in response to Supreme Court decisions suggests challenges to ensuring free and fair elections in Alabama.
Racial Turnout Gap Has Widened With a Weakened Voting Rights Act, Study Finds
The Supreme Court's 2013 decision on the Voting Rights Act led to increased racial turnout gap in formerly covered jurisdictions.
The Supreme Court and Young Voter Turnout
Long history of voter suppression in Georgia
Impact of Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act in 2013
Governor Kay Ivey Signed SB1, Alabama's Anti-Absentee Ballot Bill
Alabama Governor signed a law banning ballot harvesting and making it a potential felony to receive payment for assisting with absentee ballots applications.
The history of election changes in response to Supreme Court decisions suggests challenges to ensuring free and fair elections in Alabama.
Supreme Court Served Up Another Chance to Kill Voting Rights Act
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared abortion restrictions as unconstitutional under the state's Equal Rights Amendment.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit refused to reconsider an earlier ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Won't Revisit Arkansas Voting Case, Further Damaging Voting Rights Act
Conservative legal project refuses to hear appeal that could limit the scope of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Federal law does not allow private groups and individuals to sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, only the head of the Justice Department can bring these lawsuits.