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Published: December 22, 2024 01:30
"Alongside neo-Nazis staging marches, militia groups on the border have promised to lend their support over to sheriffs. It’s hard to tell the vigilantes from the law enforcement. But then again, in Trump’s America, isn’t that the point?"…
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Published: December 21, 2024 23:00
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Published: December 21, 2024 18:00
The Georgia Court of Appeals disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the 2020 election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump and dozens of others but rejected a request to dismiss the indictment.…
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Published: December 21, 2024 14:00
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Published: December 21, 2024 04:30
Since Donald Trump won the 2024 election, it's more clear than ever that Project 2025 is the agenda. Here's how pro-democracy groups are fighting back. https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/how-to-combat-the-dangers-of-project-2025/
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Published: December 21, 2024 02:00
North Carolina Supreme Court GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin asked the state’s highest court — the court he’s seeking to join — to intervene in his challenge to 60,000 ballots. The Board of Elections has requested to move the petition to federal court.…
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Published: December 21, 2024 00:28
BREAKING: Senate confirms President Biden's 235th judicial nominee, surpassing the number of federal judges confirmed during Trump's first term in office. The last confirmation was Serena Murillo to be a District Judge for the Central District of…
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Published: December 20, 2024 23:00
The Democracy Docket team will be taking a short break to rest and recharge over the holidays, so we may be quieter than usual. We'll be back as normal on Jan. 3, 2025 to continue the fight for democracy!
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Published: December 20, 2024 20:41
Update on North Carolina Supreme Court (NCSC) litigation: Jefferson Griffin (R) unsuccessfully asked a federal court to issue a temporary restraining order blocking certification of the NCSC election. Justice Riggs (D) moved to intervene in the case.…
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Published: December 20, 2024 20:00
Republicans are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review cases out of Illinois and Montana that could upend election administration in the United States. @marcelias.bsky.social explains: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnK1STnPGu0&t=251s
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Published: December 20, 2024 19:48
NEW: While mail-in ballots were the main focus of 2020 election litigation, the majority of election lawsuits filed in 2024 challenged voter registration and election administration rules.…
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Published: December 20, 2024 17:00
North Carolina GOP House lawmakers overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s (D) veto of a bill that will take the power to appoint state election board members away from Governor-elect Josh Stein (D) and hand it to the state’s Republican auditor general.…
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Published: December 20, 2024 15:30
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Published: December 20, 2024 14:00
An administrative error in Arizona’s elections system that affected the voting eligibility of 218,000 registered voters in the weeks before the 2024 election was a known problem for seven years, according to reporting from the Washington Post.…
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Published: December 20, 2024 12:30
"Litigation is a feature, not an exception of modern elections. If we are to be successful at winning elections and preserving democracy, that is the lesson we must learn and carry forward into the new year," writes @marcelias.bsky.social.…
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Published: December 20, 2024 04:30
Time is ticking for President Joe Biden to fill as many judicial vacancies as he can before leaving office. Biden is on track to confirm more judges than Donald Trump did during his term.…
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Published: December 20, 2024 02:00
After North Carolina’s election board rejected Jefferson Griffin’s bid to invalidate tens of thousands of votes, the GOP Supreme Court candidate is asking the state’s highest court — the court he’s seeking to join — to intervene.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldoxysjisf27
Published: December 19, 2024 23:00
"Sheriffs have the most to gain under Trump’s presidency. Not only were these county officials instrumental in getting Trump elected across the country, they are, on the whole, more likely to respond to Trump’s political agenda because they can."…
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Published: December 19, 2024 22:15
NEW: Louisiana files a brief in a U.S. Supreme Court lawsuit alleging the state's congressional map is gerrymandered to benefit Black voters. The state argues that racial gerrymandering claims are nonjusticiable and should not be heard in federal courts:…
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Published: December 19, 2024 21:56
NEW: Arizona judge rules in favor of GOP plaintiffs and strikes down multiple provisions of the state's Election Procedures Manual, including a prohibition on officials rejecting or delaying the certification of election results.…
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Published: December 19, 2024 20:00
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Published: December 19, 2024 17:46
UPDATE: The North Carolina Board of Elections has requested to move Griffin's petition from the state Supreme Court to federal court:…
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Published: December 19, 2024 17:39
NEW: A Georgia appeals court disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the 2020 election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump. But the court rejected a request to dismiss the indictment fully.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldodvfmvn426
Published: December 19, 2024 17:00
President-elect Donald Trump has been stacking his new administration with an array of controversial politicians and policy makers. Here are the nominees that have already directly impacted anti-voting litigation over the past few years.…
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Published: December 19, 2024 15:30
NEW VIDEO: The state of Kansas agreed to permanently block a voter suppression law that made it harder for civic organizations to register voters. @marcelias.bsky.social explains: https://youtu.be/QM5t7UAWTVo
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Published: December 19, 2024 14:00
NEW: Despite the increase in litigation this election cycle, courts largely rejected GOP attacks on voting rights. In 2025 and beyond, litigation will remain the most powerful tool to prevent Trump from undermining our democracy, @marcelias.bsky.social…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldnusopvmi26
Published: December 19, 2024 12:30
TODAY: An Alabama court will hear a lawsuit challenging the commission districts of Jefferson County. Civil rights organizations argue that the districts are racially gerrymandered and violate the 14th Amendment.…
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Published: December 19, 2024 04:30
Ongoing redistricting lawsuits across the country have the potential to significantly impact the outcomes of the 2026 midterm election. Here are 10 redistricting cases currently in court that you should watch.…
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Published: December 19, 2024 02:00
Trump nominated conservative lawyer Harmeet Dhillon to be the Department of Justice’s assistant attorney general for civil rights. Dhillon has a long history of spreading right-wing conspiracy theories.…
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Published: December 18, 2024 23:00
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Published: December 18, 2024 22:34
BREAKING: North Carolina Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin (R) is asking the state Supreme Court to pause certification of the court election and toss out 60k ballots by Dec. 23. Griffin lost to incumbent Justice Allison Riggs (D) by 734 votes.…
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Published: December 18, 2024 22:00
From cabinet nominations to a retribution spree, Trump has already started implementing his anti-democratic agenda. And Democracy Docket remains committed to holding those who undermine democracy accountable. Support our mission:…
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Published: December 18, 2024 20:00
"The legacy media is not just tamed. Some of its most prominent participants act like obedient puppies...Several of the billionaire owners have even paid for the privilege — cutting seven-figure checks to fête Trump at his inauguration."…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldluo7zors2t
Published: December 18, 2024 17:22
An administrative error in Arizona’s elections system that affected the voting eligibility of 218,000 voters in the weeks before the 2024 election was a known problem for seven years, according to new reporting from the Washington Post.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldltgwdx6s23
Published: December 18, 2024 17:00
GOOD NEWS: The state of Kansas agreed to permanently stop enforcing a law that made it harder for civic organizations to register voters.…
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Published: December 18, 2024 15:30
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Published: December 18, 2024 14:00
NEW: From mass deportation to mass incarceration, President-elect Donald Trump is planning to execute his dangerous agenda by transforming right-wing sheriffs into his personal vigilantes, @jesspish.bsky.social argues.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldledhknrw2m
Published: December 18, 2024 12:30
TODAY: An appeals court in New York will review a challenge to the electoral method for the Newburgh Town Board. Black and Hispanic voters appealed a ruling from a lower court that dismissed the case and struck down the New York Voting Rights Act. …
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldkjizdolr26
Published: December 18, 2024 04:30
After two recounts, the North Carolina State Board of Elections said it would not order a full hand recount for GOP Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin, confirming incumbent Justice Allison Riggs’s (D) victory.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldkb4yd6su24
Published: December 18, 2024 02:00
The states currently with the most active voting rights lawsuits? 1. Georgia (22) 2. Pennsylvania (21) 3. North Carolina (15) Get the latest updates on these critical cases by checking out our litigation database. https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldjx32vxh627
Published: December 17, 2024 23:00
The 2024 state supreme court races will have a direct impact on the fight for fair maps, expanding voting access and democracy. And next year’s races in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Louisiana could be just as consequential. Here's what you should know.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldjsogiu2s2t
Published: December 17, 2024 21:41
President-elect Trump has been stacking his cabinet nominations with picks known for their election denialism, involvement in voter suppression lawsuits and anti-democratic policies.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldjmz5vsza2p
Published: December 17, 2024 20:00
Congress passed a bill to add over 60 new federal judgeships. President Joe Biden says he will veto it because the GOP's concerns about judges' caseloads are not the "true motivating force" behind the passage of the bill.…
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Published: December 17, 2024 17:00
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Published: December 17, 2024 15:30
TODAY: The Iowa Supreme Court will review a challenge to a state law that requires most political documents from the state to be printed in English. A lower court ruled that the law does not apply to voting materials; the state appealed this order.…
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Published: December 17, 2024 15:09
Litigation over congressional maps is far from over. Here's what you should know about the ongoing fights for fair districts in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and more.…
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Published: December 17, 2024 14:00
NEW: The majority of legacy media has become beholden to Donald Trump. That's why independent media is more important than ever, @marcelias.bsky.social writes.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldituq67e526
Published: December 17, 2024 12:30
Trial starts today in a lawsuit challenging the legislative map of Nassau County, New York. County officials and voters argue that the map's districts decrease the voting power of minority residents, violating the New York Voting Rights Act.…
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Published: December 16, 2024 23:00
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Published: December 16, 2024 20:00
President-elect Donald Trump has indicated that he may use recess appointments to fill his cabinet positions and other roles — even though this is unprecedented and his party will control the Senate. We explain how this could threaten our democracy.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldh2g3lzwc2l
Published: December 16, 2024 19:21
BREAKING: In a victory for voters, the state of Kansas agreed to permanently stop enforcing a voter suppression law that undermined civic groups and made it harder for them to register voters.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldgsihg6s52r
Published: December 16, 2024 17:00
Democracy is on the docket. We are tracking 193 active voting rights lawsuits across 40 states. To get free filings, summaries and updates on these cases, check out our litigation database: https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldgp4zsq462t
Published: December 16, 2024 16:00
In states where Supreme Court justices are elected, voters play a direct role in shaping the judiciary. In 2025, Supreme Court elections will be held in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Louisiana. Here's what you should know.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldgnhk2jpd23
Published: December 16, 2024 15:30
The North Carolina State Board of Elections rejected GOP Supreme Court candidate Jefferson Griffin’s bid to invalidate over 60,000 ballots cast by people whose voter registration may be incomplete and overseas and military voters.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldgighxlef2b
Published: December 16, 2024 14:00
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he’s nominating conservative lawyer Harmeet Dhillon as the Department of Justice’s assistant attorney general for civil rights. Here's why that's dangerous.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldgdfuochs23
Published: December 16, 2024 12:30
"Most cases don’t make it to the Supreme Court, so who sits on our lower courts matters terribly. With Trump’s extremists waiting in the wings, we can leave no vacancy behind."…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3ldf6jcwzlk24
Published: December 16, 2024 01:30
"The success of our democracy rests on an effective opposition movement. We all must play a part in offering additional ideas and approaches and not being afraid to take risks. I plan to be a part of that effort. I hope you will too," writes…
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Published: December 15, 2024 23:00
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Published: December 15, 2024 18:00
Congress passed a bill to add over 60 new federal judgeships starting in 2025. However, President Joe Biden said he will veto it because the GOP's claims about case overload are not the "true motivating force" behind the bill.…
https://bsky.app/profile/democracydocket.com/post/3lddxxjjwmn2t
Published: December 15, 2024 14:00
With a new Trump administration, democracy is at stake. @repdangoldman.bsky.social joins @marcelias.bsky.social to discuss how Trump’s proposed Jan. 6 pardons would harm our justice system, political nominees, Project 2025 and more. Watch the full…
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Published: December 14, 2024 23:00
Project 2025 contributor and right-wing lawyer Hans von Spakovsky outlined in a recent op-ed what steps the new Trump Administration should take to roll back voting rights. Here's what you should know.…