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Published: November 3, 2025 15:38

TODAY: ⚖️ A court will hear a request to block National Guard use in Memphis ⚖️ A court will hear a request to block Virginia Democrats from countering nationwide GOP gerrymanders ⚖️ Trial begins in a lawsuit seeking to keep Missouri voters from blocking…

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Published: November 3, 2025 15:30

A federal judge determined that yet another Trump-appointed DOJ official has been serving unlawfully.The third such finding underscores the threat the administration poses to the erosion of the Senate’s oversight role. https://bit.ly/47CMRom

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Published: November 3, 2025 15:14

NEW: A federal court temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard in Oregon, ruling that the president's actions violated federal law and the Constitution. A permanent block is expected to be issued this week.…

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Published: November 3, 2025 14:05

Maryland appears unlikely to help Democrats counter the GOP’s nationwide gerrymander plot. Top lawmakers said that the Senate would not be moving forward with a plan to eliminate the state’s one Republican congressional seat. https://bit.ly/4hF2L6v

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Published: November 3, 2025 12:29

🗳️TOMORROW, voters head to the polls for crucial elections that will shape the future of democracy as we know it. There's no such thing as an "off-year" when the stakes are this high. Learn more which races you need to watch. https://bit.ly/4nzGB7J

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Published: November 2, 2025 23:27

MAJOR WIN: A federal court permanently blocked a part of Trump’s anti-voting order requiring proof-of-citizenship for voter registration, ruling that the president exceeded his constitutional authority in directing congressional election regulation…

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Published: November 2, 2025 20:26

Indiana’s special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional map at Trump’s request is set to begin on Tuesday. Republican lawmakers could target both of the state’s blue districts to win all nine seats in the delegation.…

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Published: November 2, 2025 18:25

Top federal voting official Christy McCormick is facing a call to step down after accusing Democrats of encouraging “open borders” and widespread voting by “illegal citizens,” because “they’re losing ground” on votes. https://bit.ly/439MP69

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Published: November 2, 2025 16:36

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Published: November 2, 2025 16:15

NEW: The DOJ pressured Ohio to scrap its grace period for mail ballots. A GOP member of a key federal election panel made shocking comments that led one state election leader to call for her resignation. Read our exclusive reporting from this week 👇…

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Published: November 2, 2025 16:14

The Ohio Redistricting Commission adopted a new congressional map that could hand the GOP two more seats in Congress ahead of 2026. Two Democrats on the commission supported the proposal to prevent Republicans from creating a more partisan gerrymander.…

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Published: November 2, 2025 14:03

Trump is determined to rig the 2026 elections by rallying GOP-led states up to gerrymander their congressional maps. For live updates and the most comprehensive coverage on where states’ redistricting efforts stand, check out our new interactive tracker👇 …

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Published: November 1, 2025 22:42

The DHS quietly implemented major changes to a federal immigration database originally created to check immigration status for those seeking public benefits. The database can now be used as a "voter verification" tool, making it easier to remove voters…

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Published: November 1, 2025 19:44

Louisiana Republicans enacted a new law that will delay next year’s elections ahead of a looming SCOTUS decision that could upend the state’s congressional map — a move voting rights advocates argue is a pre-emptive strike against potential redistricting…

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Published: November 1, 2025 17:02

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Published: November 1, 2025 15:06

Virginia Democrats moved one step closer to helping counter GOP gerrymanders nationwide, after the Senate passed a proposal that would allow the state to redraw its congressional map. The measure would allow the state to make changes to its map until 2030.…

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Published: November 1, 2025 12:51

Pennsylvania voters head to the polls this fall to vote in a critical election: the state Supreme Court race. With three Democratic justices up for retention, the outcome of this contest could flip control of a court that directly impacts election laws.…

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Published: October 31, 2025 22:12

The Virginia House of Delegates moved one step closer to redrawing the state’s congressional map in an effort to counter GOP controlled states that have gerrymandered this year at Trump’s request. https://bit.ly/4oihzKN

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Published: October 31, 2025 20:48

NEW STORY: In a major win for voters, a federal court permanently blocks a provision of Trump’s anti-voting order requiring proof-of-citizenship for voter registration, holding that the president lacks authority over election regulation.…

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Published: October 31, 2025 20:08

🚨 BREAKING: A federal court permanently blocks the Trump administration from implementing a part of his March anti-voting executive order that sought to require documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote. More to come.…

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Published: October 31, 2025 19:27

EXCLUSIVE: Christy McCormick, a top federal voting official, is facing calls to resign following an unhinged public rant in which she accused Democrats of promoting "open borders" and widespread voting by "illegal citizens" to gain votes.…

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Published: October 31, 2025 19:08

Maryland appears unlikely to help Democrats counter the GOP’s nationwide gerrymander, after top lawmakers said that the Senate would not be moving forward with a plan to eliminate the state’s one Republican congressional seat. https://bit.ly/4hF2L6v

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Published: October 31, 2025 17:29

🎃 One thing spookier than Halloween? Republicans working to rig the 2026 elections. Democracy Docket was founded to deliver voters the information they need to stay informed. This Halloween, trick-or-treat yourself to a scary good subscription. …

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Published: October 31, 2025 17:01

BREAKING: In a 21-16 vote, the Virginia Senate passes a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the state to redraw its congressional map to counter GOP gerrymanders. The measure must be passed again next year before being approved by voters.…

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Published: October 31, 2025 16:00

Following the suspension of two career prosecutors, the DOJ quietly revised a memo in a high-profile case – removing all references to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, and Trump’s social media post that may have led an armed man to Obama’s home. …

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Published: October 31, 2025 15:34

🚨 BREAKING: In a 7-0 vote, the Ohio Redistricting Commission adopts a new congressional map that makes two districts currently held by Democrats slightly more favorable to Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The new map will be in effect until…

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Published: October 31, 2025 14:20

A block on Trump’s attempted military deployment in Chicago will stand for at least the next few weeks as SCOTUS weighs whether “regular forces,” as cited under the law he invoked, includes the National Guard. https://bit.ly/3LCffQ1

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Published: October 31, 2025 14:04

SCOOP: Months late, the DHS quietly formalized sweeping changes to a federal immigration database that now allows it to be used as a “voter verification” tool that sidesteps federal privacy protections and makes it easier to remove voters from the rolls.…

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Published: October 31, 2025 13:56

States are racing to gerrymander their congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, and we’re tracking every development. Check out our new LIVE tracker, which provides a comprehensive overview of where state redistricting efforts stand. …

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Published: October 31, 2025 00:52

📽️ VIDEO: Jon Favreau, former Obama speechwriter and co-founder of Crooked Media, joins Marc Elias to discuss how Democrats can counter Trump’s authoritarian actions, fix their messaging ahead of the 2026 midterms and win voters in a divided America.…

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Published: October 30, 2025 22:12

We wrote that Trump's destruction of the East Wing was to build a palace for him to be a king. Legacy media wrote that Trump’s pursuit is justified. The news outlets you support say a lot about what you value. Sign up for Democracy Docket.…

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Published: October 30, 2025 21:23

NEW: The DOJ filed felony charges against Illinois Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh for allegedly conspiring to impede an officer. The case raises First Amendment and electoral concerns, as opposing Trump’s Chicago immigration raids has…

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Published: October 30, 2025 21:18

NEW: The Ohio Redistricting Commission unveiled a new congressional map, which will make two districts currently held by Democrats slightly more favorable for Republicans ahead of 2026. The measure is expected to be adopted Friday.…

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Published: October 30, 2025 21:11

NEW: In a party-line vote, Louisiana Republican lawmakers enact a measure that will delay next year’s elections. The new law comes ahead of a looming SCOTUS decision that could upend the state’s congressional map by weakening a landmark law’s protections…

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Published: October 30, 2025 21:10

NEW: A top election administration expert is calling out the Trump administration’s campaign to pressure Ohio, saying its effort to intimidate the state into eliminating its grace period for mail in ballots is “completely inappropriate.”…

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Published: October 30, 2025 19:55

NEW: Next week’s elections will mark the first real test for voters to express their feelings on Trump’s second term. But the contests in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia could also be consequential for abortion rights. @susanrinkunas.com explains…

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Published: October 30, 2025 19:00

A federal appeals court upheld Tarrant County, Texas’ mid-decade gerrymander, rejecting the pro-voting plaintiffs’ argument that Republicans intentionally discriminated against minority voters when they redrew county commissioner districts.…

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Published: October 30, 2025 17:57

NEW: Ohio Democrats seem poised to accept a Republican proposal that redraws the state’s congressional districts in a way that could hand the GOP two more House seats before 2026. But the proposal could be Democrats’ best shot at avoiding a purely…

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Published: October 30, 2025 17:06

BREAKING: A government watchdog group sued DHS after it ignored its records requests aiming to “shed light” on election conspiracy theorist Heather Honey’s hiring, communications and activities in her senior role at the department.…

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Published: October 30, 2025 16:03

NEW: Court filings reveal that states using the Trump administration’s untested citizenship verification system to purge voter rolls may be mistakenly flagging eligible voters at an alarming rate, risking the chance of voters being disenfranchised.…

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Published: October 30, 2025 16:00

🚨LIVE TRACKER 🚨 So far, four GOP-led states have enacted aggressive gerrymanders. With each passing day, a new state joins the fray. From litigation status to partisan gains, our NEW live tracker provides a play-by-play of these nationwide efforts.…

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Published: October 30, 2025 14:27

In a win for voters, a Virginia judge rejected a Republican state lawmakers’ request to immediately block Democrats from advancing a constitutional amendment that could let the state redraw its congressional map during its special session. …

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Published: October 30, 2025 13:03

The Justice Department locked two federal prosecutors out of their devices and placed them on leave after they wrote in a court filing that on Jan. 6, 2021, “thousands of people comprising a mob of rioters attacked the U.S. Capitol.” …

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Published: October 30, 2025 11:43

From Virginia and New Jersey’s high-profile gubernatorial race to California’s biting redistricting ballot measure, this fall’s election contests are gearing up to be pivotal for democracy. 🗳️Are you heading out to the polls this November? …

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Published: October 30, 2025 00:10

NEW: Trump's DOJ rewrote a federal sentencing memo — erasing all references to the Jan. 6 attack and Trump’s social media post that shared Barack Obama’s address. The career prosecutors who wrote the original memo have been suspended. …

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Published: October 29, 2025 22:28

EXCLUSIVE: The Trump administration threatened Ohio with “costly litigation” unless it bans the counting of ballots that arrive after Election Day. The move underscores the president’s broader effort to disenfranchise large numbers of voters by eliminating…

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Published: October 29, 2025 22:26

📽️VIDEO: The DOJ will send “poll monitors” — handpicked by Pam Bondi — to California and New Jersey just days before the November elections. Marc Elias joined Rachel Maddow to explain why this poses a grave threat to free and fair elections.…

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Published: October 29, 2025 21:52

NEW: A block on Trump’s attempted military deployment in Chicago will stand for at least another few weeks as the Supreme Court takes up a key question over the president’s ability to federalize the Illinois National Guard.…

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Published: October 29, 2025 21:31

BREAKING: In a 51-42 vote, the Virginia House advances a measure proposing a constitutional amendment that would allow the state to redraw its congressional map until 2030 “in response to actions taken by another state.”…

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Published: October 29, 2025 21:14

NEW: North Carolina Republicans have, yet again, gerrymandered the state’s congressional districts. This time, it comes at the cost of the state’s Black voters. But there remains a path to defeating the measure, and it starts at the state’s highest court.…

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Published: October 29, 2025 19:22

BREAKING: A federal appeals court upheld Tarrant County’s GOP gerrymander — keeping in place a commissioner map that dilutes Black and Latino voting power. The judges admitted the map would hit minority voters hardest but brushed it off as a partisan move.…

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Published: October 29, 2025 19:16

The DOJ said it “deeply regretted” an error made in presenting a key piece of evidence it used to successfully defend Trump’s authority to federalize and deploy the National Guard in Portland, Oregon. The full 9th Circuit will now rehear the case. …

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Published: October 29, 2025 17:31

BREAKING: A Virginia judge has denied the GOP’s emergency bid to stop Democrats from advancing their redistricting plan. The case will continue, but for now, Virginia Democrats can keep pushing for a new map. Next hearing: Nov 5.…

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Published: October 29, 2025 16:47

NEW: Two federal prosecutors have been placed on leave — just hours after filing a memo accurately describing Jan. 6 as “a mob of rioters attacking the U.S. Capitol.” Another extreme example of interference with DOJ independence by the Trump White House.…

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Published: October 29, 2025 16:25

NEW: A federal judge criticized pro-voting groups, who are suing to block the Trump administration from using a citizenship verification system to purge state voter rolls, over their “muddled” filing and gave them until Wednesday to bolster their argument.…

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Published: October 29, 2025 16:24

A federal judge criticized Attorney General Pam Bondi and other top Trump administration officials for making “troubling” statements against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man wrongly sent to El Salvador, that threaten his right to a fair trial.…

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Published: October 29, 2025 16:24

🎥NEW VIDEO: Can a podcast actually save America? @podsaveamerica.crooked.com's Jon Favreau and @marcelias.bsky.social go deep on what’s dividing Democrats, how to connect policy to democracy and what it’ll take to win hearts, minds (and votes) in a…

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Published: October 29, 2025 15:20

NEW: Maryland’s Democratic Senate President announces that the Senate will not advance a plan to eliminate the state’s sole Republican congressional seat through redistricting, saying the risk of a redraw is too high for the state and “not worth pursuing.”…

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Published: October 29, 2025 14:30

HAPPENING TODAY: ⚖️Trial begins in a challenge to Trump’s Portland National Guard deployment to determine if the president acted beyond his authority. ⚖️A court will hear a challenge to three of Florida’s congressional districts, which advocacy groups…

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Published: October 29, 2025 13:13

California is preparing to send its own state election monitors to watch over the federal monitors the DOJ will be sending to the polls in November, underscoring a growing standoff between state election officials and the federal government. …

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Published: October 29, 2025 11:32

Millions of dollars are pouring into state Supreme Court races, and Pennsylvania is no exception. The fast-approaching PA Supreme Court election has been the GOP’s latest investment, because the outcome could decide the future of the state's elections.…

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Published: October 29, 2025 02:14

BREAKING: A federal judge ruled that Trump-appointed, anti-voting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli served unlawfully in the nation’s largest federal district — the third Trump-installed prosecutor found to have unlawfully held office in recent months.…

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Published: October 29, 2025 01:09

📽️ @rokhanna.bsky.social (D-CA) joins @marcelias.bsky.social to discuss the shutdown, Trump’s influence over GOP policy and how economic inequality threatens democracy itself. He also reacts to new revelations on Republican efforts to undermine voting…

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Published: October 29, 2025 00:46

BREAKING: The Ninth Circuit has restored the block on Trump’s National Guard deployment in Portland. The appeals court voted to rehear the case and vacate an earlier extreme ruling that let him seize Oregon’s troops.…

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Published: October 28, 2025 22:14

Gov. Gavin Newsom decried the DOJ's plan to send federal election observers to California for the November special election as "voter intimidation," warning the move sets a precedent for possible military and ICE presence at polls in the 2026 midterms.…

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Published: October 28, 2025 21:44

🚨 BREAKING: A group of Virginia Republicans sued to stop Democrats from redrawing the state’s congressional map, arguing that they didn’t have the authority to reconvene a special session. They asked the court to block any proposed redistricting…

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Published: October 28, 2025 19:21

Trump told reporters he “would love” to run for a third term and is not ruling it out. The comment marks yet another instance in which the president signaled openness to defying the Constitution to unlawfully run for another term. https://bit.ly/4oDCnfp

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Published: October 28, 2025 17:36

NEW: A federal judge lambasted top Trump administration officials over “troubling” comments they made about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying many of them are “exaggerated if not simply inaccurate” and threaten his right to a fair trial.…

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Published: October 28, 2025 16:06

As the number of institutions that bow down to Trump grows, Democracy Docket stays firm. We will never capitulate. More importantly, we will never stop holding him accountable. If you value pro-democracy media, support Democracy Docket today.…

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Published: October 28, 2025 15:53

TODAY: A federal court will hear arguments on a request to block the Trump administration’s use of a database housing Americans’ protected personal information for the purpose of purging voter rolls and opening criminal investigations.…

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Published: October 28, 2025 14:25

In the days, weeks and months to come, Republicans will continue to rig the 2026 election. Redistricting will be a major part of it, but so will restrictions on voting access. My law firm will be ready to meet everyone of these efforts,…

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Published: October 28, 2025 14:02

NEW: The RNC sued a New Jersey county election board, claiming it violated state law by withholding certain election-related records it requested. While the RNC argues the records are necessary for transparency, election officials contend disclosure could…

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Published: October 28, 2025 13:42

NEW: The DOJ said the Trump administration made several “errors” in presenting a key piece of evidence it repeatedly cited, and that a 9th Circuit panel ruling relied on, in defense of Trump’s attempted military deployment in Portland, Oregon last month.…

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Published: October 28, 2025 11:26

Nearly 104,000 mail-in ballots were rejected in 2024 because they arrived too late. A new USPS policy initiated under Trump’s first Postmaster General could lead to millions more being rejected in 2026 — and it’s Trump’s rural voters who’ll be impacted…

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Published: October 27, 2025 23:42

NEW: California says it will send its own monitors to watch Trump’s DOJ “poll watchers.” State officials warn the federal stunt is part of a broader effort to intimidate voters and question legitimate elections.…

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Published: October 27, 2025 22:12

When Pam Bondi was appointed U.S. Attorney General, Democracy Docket immediately called her out while legacy media gave her a thumbs up. If you value independent, pro-democracy media that won't bow down or obey, support Democracy Docket today.…

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Published: October 27, 2025 19:09

The DOJ will send election monitors to California and New Jersey polling sites, including in 2024 swing counties and areas with large Hispanic populations, ahead of the November elections — underscoring the threat Trump poses to free and fair elections.…

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Published: October 27, 2025 19:08

New York Attorney General Letitia James pled not guilty and asked a judge to dismiss criminal charges brought by the DOJ at Trump’s request. The move came hours after her lawyers said they would challenge the conduct of the prosecutor leading the case. …

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Published: October 27, 2025 17:33

NEW: Trump, once again, failed to rule out the possibility of unlawfully running for a third term, telling reporters Monday he “would love to do it” and that “a lot of people want [him] to do it.”…

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Published: October 27, 2025 16:52

NEW: Gov. Gavin Newsom called out the DOJ’s plan to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey for what it is: voter intimidation. “They do not believe in fair and free elections. Our republic, our democracy, is on the line,” he warned.…

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Published: October 27, 2025 16:41

NEW: Staten Island voters sue over New York's 2024 congressional map, arguing it dilutes Black and brown voting power in violation of state law. They seek a redraw of the 11th Congressional District, which is currently held by NYC's sole Republican House…

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Published: October 27, 2025 16:08

North Carolina voters asked a federal court to step in after Republican lawmakers pushed through what they call an “unnecessary, mid-decade redistricting” that dismantles long-standing Black opportunity districts. https://bit.ly/4oH8iM7

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Published: October 27, 2025 14:24

Virginia Democrats' special session to redraw the state’s congressional map kicks off TODAY. Their proposal must be passed in the current session, then again in a second session before being approved by voters. https://bit.ly/4hu55wL

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Published: October 27, 2025 14:14

NEW: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) announces a special legislative session to consider redrawing the state’s congressional map. The move marks the fourth GOP-controlled state to undertake a redistricting initiative at Trump’s request.…

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Published: October 27, 2025 13:06

⚖️TODAY: The 5th Circuit will hear Black and Latino voters’ challenge to a new county commissioner map for Tarrant County, Texas, which they argue intentionally discriminates against minority communities. …

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Published: October 27, 2025 11:34

A new USPS policy enacted by Trump's first Postmaster General could delay mail nationwide. The little-known initiative coupled with the GOP’s ongoing push to restrict mail voting could put millions of the party’s rural voters at risk in future elections.…

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Published: October 27, 2025 01:03

Meet Andrew “Mac” Warner, the former red-state chief election official who has falsely claimed the CIA stole the 2020 contest. Now, he’s playing a key role in the conspiracy theory-fueled effort by the DOJ to investigate the vote. https://bit.ly/4ogXcgI

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Published: October 27, 2025 00:00

If you are subscribed to legacy media, you get coverage that bends the knee to Donald Trump. If you are subscribed to Democracy Docket, you get coverage that holds him accountable. Sign up now to support independent, pro-democracy media.…

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Published: October 26, 2025 23:28

Virginia Democrats will hold a special session beginning Monday to redraw the state’s congressional map. The move makes Virginia the second state to start a redistricting process that counters the wave of aggressive Republican gerrymanders nationwide.…

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Published: October 26, 2025 22:50

From the Supreme Court to state benches, Trump-nominated judges are changing the rules of democracy. What can we do about it? Join @marcelias.bsky.social and @afj.org's Rachel Rossi for a live virtual event: Courts Under Attack. 🗓️Wed, Oct 29 | 6 PM ET…

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Published: October 26, 2025 13:25

NEW: NC GOP enacts a "racist" gerrymander. Maine Republicans push a ballot measure to gut mail voting as USPS delays ballots. Trump’s DOJ, led by election deniers, set to deploy agents to state elections. What legacy media probably missed this week👇…

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Published: October 26, 2025 13:01

🗳️Our democracy's future hangs in the balance this fall, and these key elections could shape the outcome. Can you make an impact in your state? Learn more about the races you need to watch this November. https://bit.ly/4nzGB7J

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Published: October 26, 2025 00:52

📽️VIDEO: Trump has transformed the DOJ into a weapon against his political opponents — and too many legal experts are falling into a dangerous trap by pretending it’s still a normal institution. Marc Elias explains why the department can’t be trusted…