All articles tagged with #voting rights
Originally Published 16 days ago — by The New York Times
A college freshman, Daniel DiDonato, created new legislative maps for Alabama's State Senate Districts 25 and 26 as part of a public redistricting process following a lawsuit alleging voting rights violations, showcasing an unlikely but impactful contribution to political mapmaking.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a sweeping anti-voting law, Ohio Senate Bill 293, despite opposition, under pressure from partisan and legal threats, which imposes new restrictions on mail-in voting, voter registration, and ballot processing, potentially disenfranchising many voters and undermining election integrity.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Mississippi Democrats have gained ground in the state Senate, breaking the Republican supermajority, partly due to court-ordered redistricting that improved Black voters' representation, highlighting the impact of fair district maps on election outcomes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
President Trump faced multiple legal setbacks, including federal judges ordering the administration to continue funding food stamps during the shutdown and ruling that his proof-of-citizenship requirement for voting is unconstitutional. Additionally, the Justice Department sought 2020 election records from Georgia, and critics like Harrison Ford condemned Trump's climate policies. Other political developments included discussions on the filibuster and investigations into Trump's administration actions.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Department of Justice (.gov)
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions, including California and New Jersey, to ensure election transparency, security, and compliance with federal voting laws ahead of the November 2025 election.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
The Supreme Court's potential move to weaken a key provision of the Voting Rights Act has raised concerns among Democrats and Republicans about a future where the law's influence diminishes, potentially shifting political power and increasing polarization across the U.S.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Democracy Docket
Missouri voters are attempting to use their constitutional right to veto a GOP-controlled redistricting map, but Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has raised procedural hurdles by claiming collected signatures are invalid, amid ongoing Republican efforts to block the referendum from reaching the ballot.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
A Supreme Court case could overturn or weaken the Voting Rights Act's Section 2, potentially allowing GOP-controlled states to redraw districts favoring Republicans, which could lead to significant reductions in minority and Democratic representation in Congress, impacting the balance of power for years to come.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
The Supreme Court is considering overturning a significant part of the Voting Rights Act, a move that could impact election outcomes and voting rights, with a case from Louisiana scheduled for argument.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
The Supreme Court's new term will focus on President Trump's claims of expansive executive power, including cases on tariffs, firing independent agency members, and birthright citizenship, alongside significant cases on voting and LGBTQ rights.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
The upcoming Supreme Court term will test major issues including presidential authority, voting rights, LGBTQ participation in sports, and controversial Trump policies like tariffs and birthright citizenship, with a conservative majority potentially leading to significant legal shifts.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Democracy Docket
The article discusses recent threats to democracy, including efforts to restrict voting rights through voter roll purges and gerrymandering, as well as political violence and extremism, highlighting concerns about the rollback of democratic protections and the influence of partisan interests.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Common Dreams
President Trump threatened to issue an executive order requiring voter ID and eliminating mail-in voting, actions widely condemned as unconstitutional and an overreach of presidential authority, with legal challenges expected from election advocates emphasizing that election regulation is primarily a state and congressional responsibility.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
An appeals court in Pennsylvania ruled that mail ballots cannot be discarded solely because of misdated envelopes, citing that such a requirement violates voters' rights and offers little benefit in preventing fraud, potentially impacting future elections.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Politico
Texas Republicans approved a new gerrymandered congressional map aimed at flipping up to five House seats, bolstering GOP control ahead of the 2024 elections, amid partisan battles and legal challenges.