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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has filed federal lawsuits against Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia, and New Jersey for failing to produce complete statewide voter registration lists, raising the total of states facing such actions to 29 plus the District of Columbia; officials say accurate voter rolls are essential for election integrity, and the department will continue its oversight across federal elections.
A GOP push to require proof of citizenship to register to vote (the SAVE Act) is framed as a safeguard against noncitizen voting, but critics warn it would disenfranchise legal voters who lack documentation or are deterred by extra steps. State experiences with SAVE-based screening show misflagging and administrative errors that can remove or delay eligible voters, often affecting people of color and young voters; a Kansas 2011 law, blocked after it blocked tens of thousands of registrations with very few noncitizen registrations, serves as a cautionary precedent. Other states (New Hampshire, Arizona, Texas, Idaho) report similar issues and disparate impact. Given the rarity of actual noncitizen votes, many argue the potential harm to eligible voters outweighs any modest fraud prevention.
A couple in Kodiak faces potential deportation due to a years-old error by the Alaska DMV that mistakenly registered them to vote as U.S. citizens, leading to their citizenship oath being canceled; the error may have affected dozens of others, highlighting flaws in the state's voter registration process and raising concerns about wrongful deportations.
Texas officials found that 11 registered voters in Travis County flagged as potential noncitizens had already provided proof of citizenship, raising questions about the accuracy of the federal database (SAVE) used to identify noncitizens on voter rolls, and highlighting ongoing concerns about voter eligibility verification processes.
Most unaffiliated voters in Colorado intentionally choose not to join a political party, mainly due to policy disagreements and dissatisfaction with parties, yet they tend to favor Democrats in elections, reflecting a complex political landscape influenced by recent voting law changes and voter attitudes.
A federal judge has permanently blocked President Trump's executive order requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, ruling it unconstitutional and stating that election regulation powers are reserved for states and Congress, not the President.
Turning Point faces a significant test in Arizona with upcoming local elections and ongoing efforts to increase voter registration, amid questions about its future following the death of co-founder Charlie Kirk, but supporters remain optimistic about its influence and legacy.
In New Jersey, Republican voter registrations have surged by over 164,000 in four years, while Democratic registrations have declined slightly, with Democrats still holding the majority of registered voters ahead of the upcoming gubernatorial election.
The U.S. Justice Department has filed lawsuits against California, New York, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania for not providing voter registration lists, citing legal obligations to ensure accurate and secure voter records, amid privacy concerns and ongoing investigations into voter list maintenance.
The Justice Department has sued six states—California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania—for refusing to provide voter registration lists, claiming this violates federal law and hampers election integrity efforts.
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon for refusing to provide the full voter registration list, citing concerns over voter privacy and legal justifications, as part of federal efforts to ensure compliance with election laws and prevent voter fraud.
The Justice Department has filed federal lawsuits against six states—California, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania—for failing to produce their voter registration lists, emphasizing the importance of accurate and accessible voter rolls for fair elections.
Democrats are seeking to revitalize their party amid fundraising and voter registration challenges, with efforts focused on unifying members, countering Republican strategies, and emphasizing core issues to improve their standing ahead of upcoming elections.
A New York Times analysis reveals that the Democratic Party is losing ground in voter registration across multiple states, with declines among new voters, especially younger voters and men, and a shrinking advantage in swing states like Nevada, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina, indicating a challenging landscape for Democrats ahead of future elections.
The Democratic Party is experiencing a significant decline in voter registration across the U.S., losing 2.1 million registered voters to Republicans between 2020 and 2024, with shifts occurring in key battleground states and among key demographics like men, youth, and Latinos, raising concerns about the party's future electoral prospects.