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Published: January 10, 2026 02:16
📽️NEW: This week, journalist Molly Jong-Fast unpacks Trump’s declining political power, the myth of a governing mandate and the growing backlash heading into the 2026 midterm elections. She also dives into why journalism has been undermined by policy…
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Published: January 10, 2026 01:05
NEW: Virginia Democrats are signaling a push for a new congressional map that would leave Republicans with just one U.S. House seat — a direct response to GOP-led gerrymanders pushed by Trump ahead of the midterm elections.…
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Published: January 10, 2026 00:42
BREAKING: In a major win for voters, a federal court blocked key parts of Trump’s anti-voting executive order.
The judge ruled Trump had no authority to rewrite election rules, target mail-in ballots or force new barriers to voter registration.…
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Published: January 9, 2026 23:18
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Published: January 9, 2026 22:21
NEW: An attorney for Missouri's secretary of state admitted in court that her client drafted misleading ballot language for a citizen-led referendum aimed at blocking the GOP's new gerrymandered congressional map.…
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Published: January 9, 2026 20:55
NEW: Former FBI Director James Comey and NY AG Leitita James asked a federal court to allow separate rebuttals against the DOJ's effort to revive its politically motivated cases against them. They argue their cases involve unique issues that must…
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Published: January 9, 2026 20:16
NEW: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis suggested he’s considering clemency for election denier Tina Peters. The announcement comes days after Trump vindictively vetoed a bill to fund a clean water pipeline for the state.
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Published: January 9, 2026 20:14
Utah Republicans took their redistricting fight to the state Supreme Court, asking it to review a ruling blocking their new gerrymander. While a fairer map is in effect, GOP lawmakers have also signaled their desire to reinstate the old map as litigation…
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Published: January 9, 2026 19:49
NEW: Former election chiefs urged SCOTUS to uphold mail ballot grace periods, warning that eliminating them would create a chaotic "dual voting system" that forces the adoption of different rules for federal and nonfederal races just before the 2026…
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Published: January 9, 2026 18:24
NEW: The DNC warned 10 states that shared sensitive voter data with the DOJ that they may have violated federal law, specifically a “quiet period provision” barring states from removing voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election.
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Published: January 9, 2026 17:22
NEW: South Carolina pro-voting plaintiffs sued Gov. Henry McMaster (R) over his deployment of the National Guard to D.C. at Trump’s request, arguing the governor can’t support federal law enforcement in other states under state law. They seek to block the…
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Published: January 9, 2026 16:21
NEW: In a bipartisan effort, two U.S. lawmakers asked a federal judge to appoint an independent monitor to compel the DOJ to release the Epstein files. The request follows the department's violation of a new federal law that required all files to be…
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Published: January 9, 2026 15:30
An Obama-appointed federal judge ruled John Sarcone, Trump’s temporary pick as acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, has been serving unlawfully in his post for months. Sarcone is the fifth Trump DOJ U.S. attorney to be disqualified. …
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Published: January 9, 2026 15:12
UPDATE: The Supreme Court did not release a ruling in Louisiana v. Callais today.
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Published: January 9, 2026 14:00
⚖️TODAY, the stakes couldn’t be higher.
At 10 AM ET, SCOTUS could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act — a decision that could strip Black and brown voters of their voices, and lock in GOP power for decades to come.
Learn more below: …
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Published: January 9, 2026 12:29
In 2023, Ohio voters codified reproductive freedom into law. Now, three years later, state Republicans are pushing to oppose the people by pursuing a backdoor ban on abortion that targets telemedicine and Medicaid funding, Susan Rinkunas writes. …
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Published: January 9, 2026 02:00
Though Missouri officials rejected one-third of the signatures voters collected to block the GOP’s new gerrymander, two-thirds remain valid and have been relayed to local officials for verification. Voters need 106k valid signatures to pause the measure.…
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Published: January 8, 2026 23:00
The real battle for democracy isn’t on cable news — it’s in courtrooms across the country.
We cover the legal fights that shape your rights and the future of our elections. Our free newsletters give you clear insights built to keep you informed.…
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Published: January 8, 2026 22:44
NEW: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott threatened a state takeover of Houston’s elections following allegations that voters were unlawfully registered using commercial post office box addresses. The move marks an escalation in the GOP's attempt to control voting in…
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Published: January 8, 2026 22:40
NEW: After an ICE officer fatally shot a Minneapolis mother, the Trump administration jumped to portray her as a "left-wing radical" who committed "an attack on the American people.” The rhetoric marks its latest attempt to pin violence on its political…
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Published: January 8, 2026 20:45
NEW: Once upon a time, mail voting was a bipartisan reform aimed at making voting more accessible. Post Trump, it’s now an ideological battle line between Democrats and Republicans. But a new USPS rule change risks harming voters from both parties,…
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Published: January 8, 2026 20:00
A Trump-appointed judge orders Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan to explain why she’s continuing to use the U.S. Attorney title even after she was legally disqualified for unlawfully serving in the role beyond her interim period. https://bit.ly/4psfyLK …
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Published: January 8, 2026 18:59
NEW: Utah Republicans ask their Supreme Court to overturn a state district court ruling that blocked their gerrymander and replaced it with one that gives Democratic voters a chance at competitive representation for the first time in years.…
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Published: January 8, 2026 17:20
NEW: A Kentucky resident sued Gov. Andy Beshear over an executive order restoring voting rights to Kentuckians convicted of certain state felonies. The plaintiff argues the order violates the state constitution by excluding those with out-of-state…
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Published: January 8, 2026 17:18
NEW: Utah Republicans filed a notice to appeal with the Utah Supreme Court seeking review of a ruling blocking their new congressional map. Last year, a state court struck down their measure for violating a voter-approved state law, and adopted a fairer…
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Published: January 8, 2026 17:06
BREAKING: A federal judge rules John Sarcone, acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, has been serving unlawfully for months. The decision makes him the fifth Trump-appointed acting U.S. attorney deemed illegitimate by the federal…
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Published: January 8, 2026 15:45
TODAY’S DOCKET:
⚖️ A Hawaii court will hear the state’s request to dismiss an RNC lawsuit seeking access to its voter roll and list maintenance records. The suit is part of a broader GOP effort to obtain voter registration data from states nationwide. …
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Published: January 8, 2026 14:00
Florida becomes the latest GOP-led state to join the nationwide redistricting battle after Gov. DeSantis announced plans to call a special session on redistricting in April. The governor said the move would “ensure Florida’s maps accurately reflect the…
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Published: January 8, 2026 12:44
Trump is determined to rig this year’s midterms by rallying GOP-led states up to gerrymander their congressional maps. For live updates and comprehensive coverage on how your vote could be impacted, check out our interactive redistricting tracker. …
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Published: January 8, 2026 02:00
As 2025 ends, Trump's assault on American democracy will not. From bypassing the Constitution's plain language to seizing state election authority, the president's extreme actions will transcend into 2026. Here are the key issues to know👇…
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Published: January 7, 2026 23:08
While most media outlets follow the noise, we follow the filings.
Democracy Docket brings you the breaking news on the lawsuits that matter and the legal analysis behind the headlines.
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Published: January 7, 2026 21:32
NEW: Republican senators argued federal judges who ruled against Trump deserve to be impeached. The sentiment comes despite increasing threats of violence against the judiciary. https://bit.ly/4pEHmg8…
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Published: January 7, 2026 20:50
NEW: For weeks, Trump has been pushing for the release of election denier Tina Peters from a Colorado prison — but state officials refuse to give in. Now, the president seems to be seeking retribution against the state. His latest move? Vetoing a bill to…
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Published: January 7, 2026 20:00
📽️ NEW: No one understands the Supreme Court better than @dahlialithwick.bsky.social. This week, she brings her expertise to Democracy Docket to unpack one of the most dangerous, yet overlooked forces shaping American law today: the Court’s shadow docket.…
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Published: January 7, 2026 19:42
NEW: Missouri officials rejected one-third of the 300,000 signatures voters gathered to block the GOP’s new congressional map. The remaining two-thirds of signatures were deemed valid, and have been submitted to local election officials for further…
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Published: January 7, 2026 19:14
BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will call a special session on redistricting in April. While lawmakers were expected to take on redistricting in January, DeSantis said the delay allows the legislature to devote “its full attention to…
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Published: January 7, 2026 17:29
NEW: A federal judge ordered Lindsey Halligan, who Trump handpicked to prosecute his enemies, to explain why she’s still using the U.S. Attorney title despite being disqualified from the role last year. The order marks the first formal attempt to force an…
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Published: January 7, 2026 15:44
On the fifth anniversary of the Jan 6. attack, the White House launched a new website claiming those prosecuted were victims of a "weaponized" justice system and accusing Democrats of fabricating an "insurrection" narrative. https://bit.ly/4sszukf …
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Published: January 7, 2026 14:00
Two weeks after the DOJ was ordered to release all of the Epstein files, less than 1% have been made public. Though the DOJ said it needs time to redact files to protect victims, it seems more likely that its delay is protecting the wrong people. …
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Published: January 7, 2026 12:30
In 2020, prominent Trump supporters falsely claimed some voting machine vendors were secretly Venezuelan companies programmed to flip votes toward Biden. Now, right-wing figures argue Nicolás Maduro’s capture was aimed at securing evidence to affirm that…
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Published: January 6, 2026 23:14
Five years ago, a mob of Trump supporters raided the U.S. Capitol to seize the electoral process. This year, we’re faced with another pivotal election that could determine the future of democracy. Join us in the fight by subscribing to our newsletters.…
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Published: January 6, 2026 22:32
NEW: Arizona and Connecticut become the latest states to be targeted by the DOJ’s unprecedented voter roll crusade. Like the 21 other states it sued, the new suits seek full access to voter registration lists, which includes information like birthdates and…
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Published: January 6, 2026 22:27
NEW: Since taking office, Trump has attacked entities ranging from government agencies to law firms and universities. But he’s also targeting nonprofits, which not only risks silencing the vital work of these groups but also grants him even more power,…
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Published: January 6, 2026 21:03
NEW: Trump has no settled view of foreign policy, but there is one thing he is consistent on: his own political ambitions. And his rhetoric surrounding Venezuela has revealed that election denialism is the principle behind most of his actions, Marc Elias…
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Published: January 6, 2026 20:23
NEW: Five years ago, a violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol in an effort to overturn a free and fair election. Instead of acknowledging the brutal history, the White House opted to rewrite it by launching a website that falsely portrays the effort as a…
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Published: January 6, 2026 20:11
Seventeen former DOJ Civil Rights Division lawyers warned the department's unprecedented pursuit of states' unredacted voter data is actually a move to help create a "national voter roll" aimed at rooting out noncitizens. https://bit.ly/3NwnePy …
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Published: January 6, 2026 17:52
NEW: Trump said Nicolás Maduro was captured to stand trial for drug trafficking charges and seize Venezuela’s oil fields. But prominent far-right figures are suggesting the operation was designed to secure evidence for a conspiracy theory that Venezuela…
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Published: January 6, 2026 17:24
NEW: Two weeks after the DOJ was supposed to release all of the Epstein files, only 0.6% of the documents have come to light. From suddenly removing images of Trump to rejecting accusations against him in the files, it’s clear the DOJ is playing defense…
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Published: January 6, 2026 17:11
The DOD said it will seek to demote Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) after he told troops last year that they can refuse illegal orders from the Trump administration. The move marks an escalation in the president’s effort to punish the senator for protected speech.…
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Published: January 6, 2026 15:30
TODAY’S DOCKET
⚖️ A New York court will hear a pro-voting lawsuit arguing the state’s 2024 congressional map dilutes the voting power of Staten Island’s Black and Latino voters, who constitute 30% of the population yet have gone unaccounted for. …
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Published: January 6, 2026 14:09
Over the weekend, Trump conducted a military operation to capture Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and announced the U.S. would run the country for the time being — a move critics are blasting as “a grave abuse of power by the President.”…
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Published: January 6, 2026 12:30
Wading through nonstop redistricting news because millions voted for a convicted felon who’s destroying American democracy was not exactly in our cards.
But it’s unfolding before our eyes. Here’s everything you need to know👇
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Published: January 5, 2026 22:46
NEW: In 2023, Ohio voters codified reproductive freedom into law. Now, three years later, state Republicans are pushing to oppose the people by pursuing a backdoor ban on abortion that targets telemedicine and Medicaid funding, @susanrinkunas.com writes.…
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Published: January 5, 2026 22:33
NEW: The DOJ has sued 21 states and D.C. for access to their complete voter files — a move that could enable Trump to use Americans’ private data against them. While my firm is involved in all cases, big law firms are sitting out the fight, Marc Elias…
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Published: January 5, 2026 22:04
WIN: A Texas appeals court dismissed an anti-voting lawsuit challenging Harris County’s voter roll maintenance practices, citing lack of jurisdiction. Voters who brought the case argued the county’s failure to maintain accurate voter rolls violated Texas…
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Published: January 5, 2026 21:44
The DOJ’s newest lawyers played key roles in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. They’re now helping to lead some of the department’s voting issues — a move that underscores the DOJ’s shift from protecting voting rights to undermining them.…
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Published: January 5, 2026 20:35
NEW: Since Trump's return, the DOJ has launched a sweeping legal campaign over access to states' unredacted voter data. Seventeen former DOJ attorneys now warn this rapidly-escalating effort is helping build a "national voter roll" aimed at weeding out…
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Published: January 5, 2026 19:45
So far, five GOP-controlled states have redrawn their maps. Over seven new red seats are likely to come out of those measures, with potentially more on the way.
🗺️ We outline where the redistricting battle stands now, and where it’s headed in 2026. …
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Published: January 5, 2026 16:50
Dallas Republicans announced they will forgo hand counting every ballot in the upcoming GOP primary election, saying doing so “reduces the liabilities.” The move underscores the difficulty of implementing hand counts, which experts say are less accurate.…
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Published: January 5, 2026 16:25
BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced he will move to demote Mark Kelly, a Democratic U.S. senator and ex-Navy captain, as punishment for telling troops last year that they are obligated to refuse unlawful orders — a move Hegseth called…
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Published: January 5, 2026 14:06
The DOJ called bringing criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia “a top priority.” According to new legal filings, the department only began to discuss bringing charges after a court ordered Trump to return the Maryland man to the U.S.…
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Published: January 5, 2026 13:02
Democracy Docket is tracking hundreds of lawsuits related to the Trump administration’s illegal and authoritarian actions, with even more looming on the horizon. If you’re struggling to keep up, we’ve got you covered.
These are the cases to watch in…
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Published: January 4, 2026 23:26
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Published: January 4, 2026 18:23
The DOJ is demanding access to Minnesota’s same-day voter registration records, specifically the state's voter vouching system, which allows voters to verify each other's current addresses as part of the registration process.…
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Published: January 4, 2026 16:05
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the DOJ is investigating Trump enemies, including Obama-Biden era officials who scrutinized the president’s alleged ties to Russia and who attempted to hold him accountable over his 2020 election subversion efforts. …
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Published: January 4, 2026 14:21
A pro-voting group filed complaints against a federal election agency over potentially unlawful behavior and partisanship. One filing cited comments from a top official who accused Democrats of supporting “open borders,” because “they need the votes.” …
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Published: January 4, 2026 00:06
The battle for democracy is happening in courtrooms across the country.
Democracy Docket breaks down the legal fights that shape your voting rights. Our daily newsletters are clear, fast and 100% free. Subscribe now and stay ahead of the headlines.…
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Published: January 3, 2026 20:21
📽️ NEW: The DOJ is seeking access to Americans’ most sensitive voter data.
Marc Elias explains why this unprecedented grab is central to voter suppression, election subversion and litigation designed to undermine free and fair elections in 2026👇 …
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Published: January 3, 2026 19:21
NEW: Critics blasted Trump for bypassing Congress and conducting a military operation to overthrow Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, calling his actions a "grave abuse of power" that showed his “contempt for the Constitution and the rule of law.”
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Published: January 3, 2026 16:01
NEW: In her opening act as Attorney General, Pam Bondi demanded access to the “complete Epstein files,” promising Americans transparency. Nearly a year later, the files are under lock and key with Trump’s DOJ, and we remain in the dark,…
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Published: January 3, 2026 14:33
NEW: Though 2025 is behind us, Trump's assault on American democracy is not. From bypassing the Constitution's plain language to seizing state election authority, the president's extreme actions will continue in 2026.
🔑 Here are the key issues to know.…
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Published: January 2, 2026 23:00
Threats to democracy aren’t always loud. Sometimes, they’re buried in court filings and judicial opinions.
That’s where we come in, digging through the fine print so that you know where the danger lies. Sign up for our free newsletters for the full story:…
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Published: January 2, 2026 20:23
NEW: The DOJ sent a letter to Minnesota demanding access to same-day voter registration records, targeting the state's voter vouching system. This system allows voters to verify each other's residence, enabling them to vote where they live even with an old…
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Published: January 2, 2026 20:00
📽️ICYMI: There's one strategy that could save democracy, and it involves the 2nd Amendment.
Marc Elias explains how a surprising legal principle from SCOTUS' gun cases could help restore the right to vote as a first-class constitutional right👇…
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Published: January 2, 2026 18:19
NEW: A pro-voting group asked watchdogs to look into potential illegal actions taken by the Election Assistance Commission after Democracy Docket first reported that a commission member accused Democrats of supporting widespread voting by “illegal…
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Published: January 2, 2026 17:00
Just months out from the 2026 midterms, the DOJ is aggressively ramping up efforts to gain access to all states' unredacted voter rolls. Experts suggest there’s a large, dangerous goal behind the effort: establishing federal control of elections.…
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Published: January 2, 2026 15:30
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that democracy is not self-executing. States possess an untapped strength that, if unused, could clear the way for Trump to advance authoritarianism and rig the 2026 elections.
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Published: January 2, 2026 14:00
Democracy Docket worked tirelessly throughout 2025 to bring you the most important stories you need to know, and we'll continue delivering in 2026. But before that, we compiled a list of the stories our readers clicked on the most this past year.…
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Published: January 2, 2026 12:38
With Republicans active in 59 separate voting cases and the DOJ litigating another 30, the picture becomes clear: voter suppression is now a defining feature of the MAGA takeover. It will be the leading GOP strategy in 2026, and it’s our job to prevent it,…
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Published: January 1, 2026 20:01
When a judge handed down a blistering opinion in the Texas gerrymander case, he saved his sharpest lines for the DOJ’s legal missteps. The department’s accumulation of errors is proving to be more than just sloppy execution — it’s destroying its power.…
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Published: January 1, 2026 17:00
As we look ahead, it’s also important to reflect on the past. The constant news cycle from these previous 12 months made it difficult to grasp all that transpired. We broke it all down for you by highlighting some of our most-clicked articles of 2025.…
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Published: January 1, 2026 14:01
NEW: Marc Elias joined forces with experts to discuss last year’s state of democracy, and shared important insights on redistricting, election subversion and more. Catch up on what you missed: Here are our 10 most popular videos of 2025.…
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Published: December 31, 2025 23:00
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BREAKING: Trump said he’s ending his National Guard deployment in Los Angeles, as well as his attempted military takeovers in Chicago and Portland. The move comes a week after SCOTUS upheld a lower court ruling halting his efforts to deploy troops in the…