Mass exodus hits DOJ’s Civil Rights and Voting Rights division
The U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Rights Division and Voting Section is undergoing a sweeping...
Federal settlement forces Mississippi to realign legislative districts with state’s Black population
A recent federal intervention has nudged Mississippi’s Legislature closer to reflecting the state’s racial makeup—37 percent Black—after...
Lawmakers propose changes to Baton Rouge judge elections; critics warn of impact on Black neighborhoods
Lawmakers in the Louisiana House have introduced a bill to overhaul the way judges are elected...
Tarrant County’s mid‑decade redistricting sparks fears of a diluted Black vote
A rare mid‑decade redistricting plan has put Tarrant County at the center of a heated debate...
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...
Eighth Circuit 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...
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