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Published: January 23, 2026 17:12

Republicans are raising the stakes of enacting a new voter suppression law this year. Today, I lay out how the SAVE Act will only save Trump's ability to exercise authoritarian power. Democracy Docket members can access this and all premium content while…

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Published: January 23, 2026 16:37

I often say that the future of democracy is on the docket. Here is what Democracy Docket is tracking: Active Voting Rights Cases: 164 Active Redistricting Cases: 46 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 89 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 71 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 27 Stay…

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Published: January 23, 2026 14:04

For years, we have been lectured on the importance of major news outlets — about how their integrity prevents our democracy from dying in darkness. Yet Donald Trump just stood on a well-lit global stage and declared his intention to abuse the criminal…

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Published: January 23, 2026 12:59

PODCAST EPISODE: Asha Rangappa joins me to discuss how Trump-era policies reshaped federal law enforcement, national security, and democratic norms, from ICE and the FBI to the Insurrection Act and military authority. On Spotify or wherever you listen.…

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Published: January 23, 2026 03:43

CEOs at Davos concocted a new euphemism for their shameless cowardice: "Adaptive Normalcy." I have a lot of thoughts about this that you don't want to miss. Become a Democracy Docket premium member to access this and a lot more. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0

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Published: January 22, 2026 23:43

In my law practice, I fight for free and fair elections in court. As the founder of Democracy Docket, I help keep you informed about everything that is happening to democracy in court. No corporate overlords, no compromises and never bending a knee. Sign…

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Published: January 22, 2026 23:10

🚨BREAKING: Democratic lawmakers and pro-democracy advocates are intensifying scrutiny of the coordination between the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and an advocacy group looking to overturn election results, disclosed in a recent Trump…

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Published: January 22, 2026 22:25

Sometimes when we combat Trump's election lies, we lose sight of just how badly Donald Trump lost the 2020 election. It wasn't close. He lost every swing state and the popular vote by a lot.

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Published: January 22, 2026 21:22

🚨BREAKING: The House GOP point person on election issues demanded information from top election officials in ten states — five Democrats and five Republicans — related to voter registration systems and how they “verify eligibility, including citizenship,…

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Published: January 22, 2026 21:10

I am on @ms.now with Nicolle Wallace for the 4pm hour. Lots to cover. Tune in now!

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Published: January 22, 2026 20:49

President Donald Trump is threatening the primacy of law in the United States by attacking civil servants previously assigned to probes against him, Jack Smith, the former special counsel for the Department of Justice (DOJ), said in a congressional hearing…

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Published: January 22, 2026 19:11

I founded Democracy Docket in 2020 to be fearlessly independent and unapologetically pro-democracy. Its work is more important today than ever before and so is your support. Consider becoming a member today. www.democracydocket.com/member-me/

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Published: January 22, 2026 16:03

NEW VIDEO: Former FBI Agent and Yale Professor Asha Rangappa joins me to examine how Trump-era policies reshaped federal law enforcement, national security, and democratic norms, from ICE and the FBI to the Insurrection Act and military authority.…

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Published: January 22, 2026 14:32

As we begin another day, here is what Democracy Docket is tracking: Active Voting Rights Cases: 165 Active Redistricting Cases: 46 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 90 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 71 Active DOJ Lawsuits: 27 Stay informed and subscribe today.…

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Published: January 22, 2026 13:33

Trump said this: "The 2020 U.S. presidential election [was] rigged. It was a rigged election. Everybody now knows that. They found out. People will soon be prosecuted for what they did. That’s probably breaking news." I explain why it was, in fact,…

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Published: January 22, 2026 04:01

Days like today make me proud to have started Democracy Docket in 2020, grateful to everyone who relies on it, and excited about what is in store in the year ahead. Check it out and tell me what you think. It is 100% free and open to everyone.…

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Published: January 22, 2026 03:48

NEW: "Mitchell and EIN are hoping to change the dynamic of the 2026 midterms by pressuring state and local election officials to only allow voting to take place in small neighborhood precincts, rather than the vote centers." …

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Published: January 22, 2026 02:43

🚨BREAKING: The Trump Administration is moving forward with the creation of a new anti-fraud division that Vice President JD Vance said would be, “run out of the White House” in a break with longstanding nonpartisan norms at the Department of Justice (DOJ).…

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Published: January 22, 2026 01:10

In 2020, when I told people that I was building a pro-democracy media outlet, people thought I was kidding. When I told them that the fight for democracy was the fight of our time, they thought I was being overly dramatic. Well...here we are. Premium…

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Published: January 22, 2026 00:17

Not only is Trump repeating a lie about the conduct of the 2020 election, but he is also announcing — at an international conference — that his administration will soon prosecute his political opponents for having defeated him in an election.…

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Published: January 21, 2026 23:55

When will they learn: we don't bluff and we usually win. "New York’s case, which was filed by Elias Law Group, a Washington-based firm that has handled much of the Democratic Party’s redistricting litigation, had been seen by many as having little chance…

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Published: January 21, 2026 23:21

🚨BREAKING: A New York court ruled Wednesday that the state’s 2024 congressional map illegally diluted the political power of Black and Latino voters*, ordering an immediate redraw that would likely give Democrats another seat in this year’s midterms.…

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Published: January 21, 2026 22:14

Donald Trump has added two more names to his hit list: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey. https://www.democracydocket.com/opinion/trump-adds-walz-and-frey-to-doj-hit-list/

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Published: January 21, 2026 21:51

🚨BREAKING: My law firm just won its lawsuit challenging New York’s 2024 congressional map that dilutes the voting power of Black and Latino voters on Staten Island. Follow @democracydocket.com for more details.…

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Published: January 21, 2026 19:55

NEW: President Donald Trump and his supporters are ramping up pressure on Senate Republicans to enact the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) in order to register.…

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Published: January 21, 2026 18:03

This morning Donald Trump announced breaking news about prosecutions related to the 2020 election. The legacy media ignored it, but I did not. Democracy Docket members never miss any pro-democracy news and can access past content. Support its 22 person…

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Published: January 21, 2026 17:55

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Published: January 21, 2026 15:21

🚨BREAKING: Speaking at the Davos World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump said prosecutions related to his false claims that the 2020 election was stolen from him were imminent.…

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Published: January 21, 2026 14:18

Trump is right. The fact that the president of the United States is addressing world leaders by lying about his election defeat and saying he will prosecute his political enemies should be breaking news. My question to legacy media is why isn't it?…

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Published: January 21, 2026 14:03

Lindsey Halligan, the loyalist President Donald Trump handpicked to prosecute his political enemies last year, has stepped down as the top federal prosecutor in eastern Virginia more than a month after she was formally disqualified from the position.…

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Published: January 21, 2026 13:19

“adaptive normalcy” = cowardice.

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Published: January 21, 2026 03:31

A sad reminder that so much of the media has succumbed to both-sides coverage. They are afraid of Trump and are paralyzed by the new challenges we face. I started Democracy Docket to be different: Fearless, independent and pro-democracy. Sign up now to…

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Published: January 21, 2026 02:37

It is important to acknowledge who is standing up and who is just trying to get by. Every day Americans are standing up while the powerful are mostly standing by. Why aren't law firms standing up and sending lawyers to Minneapolis. Why aren't the…

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Published: January 21, 2026 00:35

Minnesota election officials denied a new Justice Department demand targeting the state’s same-day voter registration and vouching system, rejecting what they describe as an unlawful federal attempt to intrude on sensitive voter information and state…

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Published: January 20, 2026 23:43

A federal judge’s comprehensive rebuke of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) aggressive campaign for California’s voter rolls last week could hurt DOJ’s cases against other states, experts say.…

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Published: January 20, 2026 16:00

Democracy Docket is just published my latest on the one year anniversary of Trump's swearing in. It is my analysis of 17 words, one year and the betrayal of the rule of law. Sign up now to access this and all premium content while supporting Democracy…

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Published: January 20, 2026 14:37

As we await the release of Supreme Court opinions, I want to remind everyone just how much Democracy Docket is tracking: Active Voting Rights Cases: 169 Active Redistricting Cases: 47 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 91 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 74 Active DOJ…

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Published: January 20, 2026 02:57

This will be a very important week for democracy in court. Make sure you are staying up to date while supporting fearless independent media by subscribing to Democracy Docket. hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 20, 2026 02:54

That's a lot of words to obscure the facts: Dhillon and DOJ are 0-2. Elias Law Group is 2-0.

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Published: January 20, 2026 02:40

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Published: January 20, 2026 02:13

I recently heard historian Robert Kagan say: “What's at risk right now is literally our democracy in the sense that I don't think Trump is going to allow free and fair elections in 2026.” My job is to fight in court to prove him wrong even while I fear he…

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Published: January 20, 2026 01:12

Voter data lawsuits, political prosecutions, media capture, and institutional failure threaten democracy. Democracy’s survival now depends on grassroots activism, independent media, nonprofit legal organizations and a growing pro-democracy opposition…

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Published: January 19, 2026 23:44

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Published: January 19, 2026 23:17

In my law practice, I fight for free and fair elections in court. As the founder of Democracy Docket in 2020 I help keep you informed about everything that is happening to democracy. No corporate overlords, no compromises and never bending a knee. Free or…

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Published: January 19, 2026 17:43

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Published: January 19, 2026 15:30

In my latest for Democracy Docket, I ask why the DOJ failed to meet its deadline for releasing the Epstein Files and why even the rolling productions have now stopped. Also, does any of this have to do with a recent motion filed by Ghislaine Maxwell? …

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Published: January 19, 2026 15:18

“We must learn that passively to accept an unjust system is to cooperate with that system, and thereby to become a participant in its evil.” -- Martin Luther King Jr.

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Published: January 19, 2026 03:52

I spent part of today sorting out what is going on with the Epstein Files. Why the delay? Why have the rolling productions stopped. And, what might a recent filing by Ghislaine Maxwell have to do with it.👀 On Monday, Democracy Docket will publish my…

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Published: January 19, 2026 02:39

In my law practice, I fight for free and fair elections in court. As the founder of Democracy Docket in 2020 I help keep you informed about everything that is happening to democracy. No corporate overlords, no compromises and never bending a knee. Free or…

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Published: January 18, 2026 23:29

When I started Democracy Docket in 2020, I knew I wanted to build an entirely free website for news, information and analysis about what is happening to democracy. It now has free daily and weekly newsletters and a premium membership that helps pay for it…

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Published: January 18, 2026 22:04

This happened late on Friday. My law firm has intervened to fight DOJ in the first 23 cases where it seeks sensitive voting data. We will do the same here. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/doj-sues-virginia-for-access-to-voter-rolls/

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Published: January 18, 2026 21:14

My law firm is currently litigation 81 voting and election cases in 40 states. This includes 11 redistricting lawsuits. It also includes 26 cases where we are litigating against the DOJ. Elias Law Group only has 60 lawyers. Big Law firms have 1,000-2,000…

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Published: January 18, 2026 19:43

Recently, Donald Trump told us how he really feels about the midterms: “When you win the presidency, you don’t win the midterms.” His conclusion was stark: “We shouldn’t even have an election.”…

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Published: January 18, 2026 18:01

NEW POCAST: One year into Donald Trump’s second term, I discuss how big law firms, legacy media, corporate elites, and government institutions capitulated, collaborated, or stayed silent while democracy was under sustained attack. On Apple or wherever you…

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Published: January 18, 2026 16:54

The Washington Post continues to be one of the best drivers of subscriptions to Democracy Docket. Every time it publishes shit like this, more people seek out independent, pro-democracy media that won't bend a knee to Trump. Sign-up now! hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 18, 2026 16:44

From California to Virginia, this was a good week for voting rights and fair elections. And Democracy Docket kept you up to date on all of it! https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/this-week-at-democracy-docket-a-good-week-for-fair-elections/

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Published: January 18, 2026 02:24

As a lawyer, I will fight for free and fair elections in court. Just as importantly, I started Democracy Docket in 2020 to keep you informed about everything that is happening to democracy. No corporate overlords, no compromises, never bending a knee. Sign…

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Published: January 17, 2026 23:22

I built Democracy Docket for times like this. An entirely free website of news, information and analysis about what is happening to democracy. Free daily and weekly newsletters. A premium membership program that gives extra content and helps finance the…

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Published: January 17, 2026 22:53

Make no mistake, he is justifying violence if he objects to the outcome of an election. Keep that in mind as we prepare for 2026.

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Published: January 17, 2026 22:34

CBS News aired it in full. CBS never disclosed this threat. And it was a softball interview. Legacy media is not going to protect us. It won't even defend itself. Support independent media. hubs.ly/Q03CbHTt0 [contains quote post or other embedded…

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Published: January 17, 2026 21:29

NEW EPISODE: One year into Donald Trump’s second term, I discuss the collapse of democratic guardrails as big law firms, legacy media, corporate elites, and government institutions capitulate, collaborate, or stay silent while democracy is under sustained…

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Published: January 17, 2026 20:19

Today I wrote about how one year after Trump took office we know that big law didn’t just capitulate. It cashed in. If you did not receive it via email it means you have not yet signed up for Democracy Docket. Do that now! hubs.ly/Q03M8rql0

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Published: January 17, 2026 19:36

NEW: President Donald Trump’s redistricting arms race is wreaking havoc across the country, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. But in Missouri, the fight has grown into something that threatens to cut democracy to the bone.…

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Published: January 17, 2026 03:44

I built Democracy Docket for times like this. An entirely free website of news, information and analysis about what is happening to democracy. Free daily and weekly newsletters. A premium membership program that gives extra content and helps finance the…

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Published: January 17, 2026 02:34

The only thing that can stop Trump are free and fair elections in 2026. In the last two weeks he has suggested they be canceled and the ballot boxes seized. As a lawyer, I will fight this in court. Just as importantly, I started Democracy Docket to keep…

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Published: January 17, 2026 02:21

🚨BREAKING: The Justice Department sued Virginia for refusing to hand over unredacted voter registration data Friday, making it the 24th state targeted in a sweeping federal campaign that courts have already begun to shut down.…

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Published: January 17, 2026 02:07

The Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey — both Democrats — marking a striking escalation in an already volatile standoff between the state and federal government.…

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Published: January 16, 2026 23:19

Establishing a law enforcement initiative led by the president personally wasn’t the Trump administration’s first violation of the longstanding firewall between the White House and the DOJ. But it was perhaps the most egregious and clearest yet.…

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Published: January 16, 2026 22:45

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Published: January 16, 2026 22:25

🚨BREAKING: Federal three judge panel DENIES Republican motion to stay new California congressional map while GOP seeks Supreme Court review. Another loss for Republicans and Trump's DOJ.…

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Published: January 16, 2026 21:41

My latest: Recently, Donald Trump told us how he really feels about the midterms: “When you win the presidency, you don’t win the midterms.” His conclusion was stark: “We shouldn’t even have an election.”…

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Published: January 16, 2026 19:00

If you don't subscribe to Democracy Docket, you missed my latest: So much winning!!! A week of legal losses for DOJ’s anti-voting agenda. Never miss out again while also supporting an independent pro-democracy news outlet by joining as a premium member…

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Published: January 16, 2026 18:47

It must be made unmistakably clear from day one that everything produced by this White House-controlled prosecutorial apparatus is political. These are not good-faith law enforcement actions; they are exercises of raw power.…

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Published: January 16, 2026 18:22

🚨BREAKING: The Virginia Senate passed a constitutional amendment Friday that would allow lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts. https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/virginia-senate-clears-path-to-counter-gop-gerrymanders/

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Published: January 16, 2026 17:59

NEW: The Supreme Court will release new opinions on Tuesday at 10am. Among the cases we are waiting on is the Louisiana redistricting case that could gut what is left of the Voting Rights Act. Sign up to Democracy Docket for free to receive the most…

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Published: January 16, 2026 17:41

According to a Missouri Ethics Commission report released on Jan. 15, Put Missouri First — a GOP political action committee (PAC) — paid virtually all of that money to Patriot Grassroots, a political campaign company that has been promoted online by Donald…

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Published: January 16, 2026 15:01

It was a week of courtroom wins for the good guys and defeats for DOJ’s anti-voting agenda! My analysis of what happened and why it matters will be sent to Democracy Docket subscribers soon. Subscribe now to receive it straight to your inbox.…

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Published: January 16, 2026 13:53

NEW PODCAST: Harvard Law professor Nicholas Stephanopoulos joins me to break down the existential threat of aggressive gerrymandering and how the Supreme Court is putting the Voting Rights Act at risk. Available on Spotify or wherever you listen. …

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Published: January 16, 2026 03:42

This evening Democracy Docket sent out to subscriber and members my reaction to Trump’s call to cancel elections and why this must be an immediate wake-up call. To make sure you receive my analysis and support independent media, sign-up now.…

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Published: January 16, 2026 02:36

Today, Donald Trump--the president of the United States and a man with a history of election subversion--said: "We shouldn’t even have an election" in 2026. While legacy media has largely ignored this story, Democracy Docket has covered it from multiple…

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Published: January 16, 2026 02:21

🚨BREAKING: Republicans are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to step in and block California’s voter-approved congressional map after a federal court firmly rejected their challenge.…

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Published: January 15, 2026 23:55

In 2020, Trump tried to overturn the election. In 2024, he built an army of election deniers. This year, he is raising the stakes. He said he wants to control vote counting. He suggested that he should've seized ballot boxes. Today, he said "We shouldn’t…

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Published: January 15, 2026 23:12

The best way to support the critical work Democracy Docket does to keep you informed is by becoming a subscriber or premium member. Building its reach and influence is one of my top priorities for the year in my effort to help protect democracy.…

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Published: January 15, 2026 23:00

A federal court today dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit seeking to compel California to turn over the sensitive personal information of 23 million registered voters. Elias Law Group has moved to intervene on behalf of voters and pro-voting organizations in all…

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Published: January 15, 2026 21:56

A federal court dismissed the Trump Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking access to California’s full voter registration database Thursday, warning that the government’s bid for the voter records “threatens the right to vote which is the cornerstone of…

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Published: January 15, 2026 21:27

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court DISMISSES Dept. of Justice lawsuit seeking unreacted statewide voter registration list. A big victory for our clients -- the NAACP, NAACP-CA/HI and SIREN --and the citizens of California.…

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Published: January 15, 2026 17:57

🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump said Wednesday that “we shouldn’t even have an election,” as he complained about the political risks his party faces in the 2026 midterms and boasted about his accomplishments.…

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Published: January 15, 2026 15:29

Trump is an authoritarian punishing his enemies and crushing dissent. Legacy institutions are refusing to stand up. He is already threatening free and fair elections in 2026. We need to quickly build up independent media. You can start by signing up for…

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Published: January 15, 2026 14:49

🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and send the military to Minnesota to put down protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) killing of a Minneapolis woman.…

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Published: January 15, 2026 01:53

My plan was to use tonight to write about today's Supreme Court opinion involving standing in election cases. But I am honestly too tired. I promise I will get to it for Friday or this weekend. In the meantime, my only ask is to subscribe to Democracy…

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Published: January 14, 2026 22:43

🚨BREAKING: The Virginia House of Delegates approved a Democratic-backed constitutional amendment Wednesday that would allow lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts mid-decade, a significant step toward countering nationwide GOP…

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Published: January 14, 2026 22:11

I am incredibly proud of the work my law firm did in defending toe California congressional map on behalf of the DCCC. Now, if you don't mind, I am going to enjoy a tall glass of GOP tears.…

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Published: January 14, 2026 22:01

🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice (DOJ) has requested an interview with Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) over his participation in a video last year reminding U.S. military and intelligence service members that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders.…

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Published: January 14, 2026 21:27

🚨BREAKING: A federal court Wednesday ruled against a Republican challenge to California’s redistricting plan, rejecting the GOP claim that the state had engaged in illegal racial gerrymandering when drawing up its new congressional map.…

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Published: January 14, 2026 16:50

🚨BREAKING: Any candidate for federal office may challenge election laws governing their election, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a 7-2 decision Wednesday, potentially triggering a deluge of litigation over the counting and certifying of results. …

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Published: January 14, 2026 15:01

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) announced that federal prosecutors are investigating her for spearheading a video last year reminding U.S. military and intelligence service members that they are obligated to refuse illegal orders from the president.…

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Published: January 14, 2026 14:12

As we await the release of Supreme Court opinions, I want to remind everyone just how much Democracy Docket is tracking: Active Voting Rights Cases: 170 Active Redistricting Cases: 47 Active Anti-Voting Cases: 90 Active Pro-Voting Cases: 76 Active DOJ…

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Published: January 14, 2026 13:23

Check out my latest podcast episode featuring a discussion with Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes. Available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen.…

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Published: January 14, 2026 03:55

If you watched CBS tonight, you saw legacy media capitulation. I created Democracy Docket to never back down or obey. It has no corporate backers, venture capitalists or private equity investors. It's only accountable to its members who support its…

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Published: January 14, 2026 03:40

If any private lawyer acted this disrespectfully towards a federal judge, we would be facing bar proceedings, court sanctions or both. The fact that Trump administration lawyers continue to act this way is a disgrace. It is time for judges to put an end to…