Attorneys spar over Georgia’s voting law after federal judge temporarily blocks some provisions
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit will decide whether to uphold a ruling...
Black US voting ‘bloc’ composed of five distinct political groups, survey finds
While Black voters in the United States are frequently viewed as a monolithic group, a recent...
Wisconsin voter ID law still causing confusion, stifles turnout in Milwaukee, voting advocates say
Nearly ten years ago, Wisconsin shifted from being one of the easiest states for voting to...
Texas Black Caucus slams Abbott’s voter roll purge ahead of elections
On Tuesday, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus expressed strong disapproval of Governor Greg Abbott's announcement regarding...
Federal Judges dismiss lawsuit alleging Black voter suppression and gerrymandering In Tennessee
Federal judges have reached a decision regarding the disputed 2022 redrawing of Tennessee’s congressional districts, which...
Amid new ballot drop boxes limits, Florida’s shorter hours cause voting rights worry
In 2020, Brigham was among 1.5 million Floridians who chose to drop off their absentee ballots,...
Republican AGs seek to use Louisiana redistricting case to weaken Voting Rights Act
Fourteen Republican attorneys general, including Nebraska’s Mike Hilgers, have contested a federal judge’s interpretation of the...
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Justice Department suing Georgia over state’s new voting law
The Justice Department is suing Georgia over its newly passed election law, accusing Republican lawmakers of...
Supreme Court restores Louisiana voting map with majority-Black district
The Supreme Court reinstated a Louisiana congressional voting map that includes an additional majority-Black district, delivering...
Small Alabama town wins lawsuit allowing residents to vote For first time In decades
Residents of a small town in Alabama will finally be able to participate in their own...
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