Georgia has a ‘sordid history of intimidation,’ lawyer argues in mass voter challenge case
A three‑judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit heard heated arguments...
North Dakota ruling blocks private suits under Voting Rights Act in 7 states
A three‐judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Wednesday held...
Colorado’s ‘Voting Rights Act’ and ‘Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act’ signed into law
Governor Jared Polis signed two landmark bills on Monday, May 12, 2025,—the Colorado Voting Rights Act...
Judges side with state over NAACP in Mississippi redistricting battle; Special elections will proceed
A federal three-judge panel has approved a new redistricting plan for Mississippi's DeSoto County, aiming to...
Dispute over Georgia’s post-Census maps returns to federal court
The decades-long battle over Georgia’s political maps drawn after the 2020 Census has reignited after the...
Court orders Alabama to use new map after violating ‘Voting Rights Act’, ensuring fair representation for Black voters
In a significant victory for voting rights, a federal court has ruled that Alabama's 2023 congressional...
Colorado House passes ‘Voting Rights Act’
The Colorado House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Jennifer Bacon and Representative...
SC Supreme Court to rule on gerrymandering case soon
The South Carolina Supreme Court soon will decide whether the state has illegally gerrymandered its congressional...
Court blocks provision requiring documentary proof of citizenship in voting executive order
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has paused a key section of President Trump's executive order...
Federal judge rules Mississippi’s DeSoto County redistricting efforts violate ‘Voting Rights Act’ standards
The Mississippi Legislature’s newly redrawn Mississippi Senate District map does not follow court orders to strengthen...
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