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Published: May 14, 2025 01:36

I am trying to help Democracy Docket build its audience on YouTube. If you haven't already, please check it out and hit the subscribe button. It's free and a great way to stay informed about the fight for democracy. https://www.youtube.com/democracydocket

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Published: May 13, 2025 23:47

While I disagree with much in this self congratulatory NYT defense, I do agree with this: “As the free press and democracy more broadly face this period of pressure, I’d urge you to support both by seeking out news sources worthy of your trust.” Subscribe…

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Published: May 13, 2025 19:35

NY Times is focused on games and puzzles.🧩 WaPo is hobbled by its owner. 🙅‍♂️ CNN is rolling out a weather app.🌦️ Democracy Docket's only focus is democracy, voting and elections.⚖️🗳️ Sign up now! hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0

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Published: May 13, 2025 01:43

🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Montana Federation of Public Employees, my law firm has filed a new pro-voting lawsuit challenging two new Montana laws that reduce opportunities for Election Day registration and add more burdensome ID requirements.…

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Published: May 12, 2025 23:16

Trump's Department of Justice serves three purposes: Declare that whatever Trump wants to do is legal. Dispense favors on Trump's political allies. Investigate and punish Trump's political opponents. It is a dangerous three tiered system of justice that…

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Published: May 12, 2025 14:28

Odd that those criticizing @gtconway.bsky.social for endorsing Diane Seltzer because he isn't a member of the DC Bar, ignore the fact that I have as well and I am a member. Vote Diane Seltzer for DC Bar president. [contains quote post or other embedded…

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Published: May 12, 2025 14:20

I joined Chris Hayes on Friday to discuss Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s call to lawyers, big law’s mistake in capitulating to Trump and Stephen Miller’s bizarre assertion that the White House can suspend habeas corpus. Here are a few of the…

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Published: May 12, 2025 13:54

I quickly learned that few other lawyers — particularly partners at large law firms — were willing to speak on television. The same fear that had prevented Big Law firms from standing up to Trump was now making their partners unwilling to speak out…

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Published: May 10, 2025 18:30

We received some really great news this week in the case against Donald Trump's scheme to add a proof of citizenship requirement on a federal registration form. I hope you watch and enjoy. youtu.be/ZHMuv3o7Ejw https://youtu.be/ZHMuv3o7Ejw

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Published: May 10, 2025 14:36

Here is a list I recently sent to premium members of what each of us can do to stand up for democracy and defend our elections. Democracy Docket is dropping the paywall and publishing it because we must all feel the power we have to stand up to Trump and…

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Published: May 10, 2025 02:10

Did you follow this week's major voting news? Six new lawsuits, three new victories. -Florida sued -Indiana sued -Kansas sued -Montana sued -Wisconsin sued -Wyoming sued -NC GOP lost -Alabama lost -NY GOP lost Never miss another update. Subscribe to…

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Published: May 10, 2025 01:51

🚨BREAKING: Federal Court BLOCKS the Trump administration’s unlawful reorganization of the federal government. Congratulations to @democracyforward.org, their co-counsel and clients on their amazing work in securing this victory.

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Published: May 10, 2025 01:16

Stephen Miller serves a deranged authoritarian who thinks he is all powerful and can do whatever he wants. He is wrong. Our job as lawyers is to stand up to him and defeat him in court. I, for one, will never bow down or seek a deal with Trump. I will…

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Published: May 9, 2025 22:12

🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Equality State Policy Center, my law firm has filed a new law suit challenging Wyoming House Bill 156, which requires voters to produce documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote.…

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Published: May 9, 2025 21:45

NEW: The Trump administration is looking into suspending people’s right to challenge their incarceration in court, to carry out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts, White House aide Stephen Miller said Friday.…

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Published: May 9, 2025 16:59

There are things every one of us can do in our daily lives to help ensure free and fair elections — and, in doing so, limit Trump’s power. Some actions are small — so small that you might dismiss them as unimportant. Don’t. Every important journey begins…

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Published: May 9, 2025 00:20

Are you following this week's major voting news? -Florida sued -Indiana sued -Kansas sued -Montana sued -Wisconsin sued -NC GOP loses -Alabama loses -NY GOP loses And it’s only Thursday! Never miss another update. Subscribe to Democracy Docket:…

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Published: May 8, 2025 23:56

If you were looking for someone to remove any doubt that the Department of Justice is being weaponized against Trump’s political opponents there would be no one better for the job than an election denying, Jan. 6th defending, political hack. So, in that…

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Published: May 8, 2025 23:13

🚨BREAKING VIDEO: In a scathing ruling, a panel of three federal judges struck down Alabama’s 2023 congressional map as a violation of both the Voting Rights Act and the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Paige and I explain. youtu.be/IlCtcyh1QnU…

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Published: May 8, 2025 17:43

🚨BREAKING: Three judge panel with 2 Trump appointees STRIKES DOWN Alabama congressional map for violating Constitution and VRA. Court finds Alabama INTENTIONALLY discriminated against Black voters. Proud of ELG team and our clients in this historic…

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Published: May 8, 2025 02:14

Are you following this week's major voting news? -Florida sued -Indiana sued -Kansas sued -Montana sued -NC GOP Supreme Court candidate concedes NOTE: I expect at least one more lawsuit tomorrow. Never miss another update. Subscribe to Democracy Docket:…

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Published: May 7, 2025 22:00

In court, DOJ keeps falling back on a legal norm -- the "presumption of regularity" to say courts must assume Trump and his administration are acting in good faith and telling the truth. It is time for the courts to do away with this legal fiction.…

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Published: May 7, 2025 20:59

I know from experience: When we fight, we win. This week, we stopped the GOP from stealing a North Carolina Supreme Court seat. Democracy Docket reported every update on this case. Subscribe to its free newsletters for the latest on all the lawsuits to…

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Published: May 7, 2025 16:42

🚨BREAKING VIDEO: Jefferson Griffin, the Republican candidate in the 2024 North Carolina state Supreme Court election, finally conceded six months after losing the race to incumbent Justice Allison Riggs, a Democrat. Paige and I discuss.…

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Published: May 7, 2025 14:39

🚨BREAKING: Jefferson Griffin, the Republican candidate in the 2024 North Carolina state Supreme Court election, finally conceded six months after losing the race to incumbent Justice Allison Riggs, a Democrat, the Associated Press reported.…

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Published: May 7, 2025 12:33

I've been fighting to stop Trump and the Republicans from changing voting rules and suppress voting rights for years. The North Carolina Supreme Court election is just the latest example of them trying and us beating them in court.

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Published: May 7, 2025 00:10

"At a time when defying court orders and refusing to certify election outcomes has become all-but routine for the GOP, fair election advocates say they’re watching closely to ensure the board, even under Republican control, follows the court’s directive to…

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Published: May 6, 2025 23:07

I started Democracy Docket in 2020 to be fearlessly independent and unapologetically pro-democracy. The threats have changed since then, but its commitment has not. It will never bow down. It will never compromise. It will never will never obey. Sign-up…

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Published: May 6, 2025 21:40

🚨BREAKING: In a win for voters, DOJ does not plan to appeal a judge’s order blocking President Donald Trump from adding a proof of citizenship requirement on a federal registration form. Paige and I explain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHMuv3o7Ejw

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Published: May 6, 2025 21:36

“Presenting these as two sides of a spectrum — ensuring voting rights and preventing voter fraud — it’s just, I think, an inaccurate way of describing both the mission of the work, and the work that has been done in the last several decades,” the former…

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Published: May 6, 2025 21:04

In 2020, I created Democracy Docket to expose Trump’s lies about elections and democracy in court. Over the years, it had grown into a full-fledged media company. In 2024, I began writing more frequently and doing more on its YouTube channel. It, too,…

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Published: May 6, 2025 18:36

🚨BREAKING: The Department of Justice (DOJ) does not plan to appeal a judge’s order blocking President Donald Trump from adding a proof of citizenship requirement on a federal registration form, according to a court filing made Monday by plaintiffs in the…

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Published: May 6, 2025 15:40

Voting rights groups filed a lawsuit Monday against Kansas Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), which would eliminate the three-day grace period for mail-in ballots to be counted. Under SB 4, ballots must arrive by 7 p.m. on Election Day to count, regardless of when they…

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Published: May 6, 2025 12:16

I have no doubt that Trump’s hateful words are not behind me. I am certain he will escalate his campaign of political retribution. But, for my part, I will not stop fighting. I will never back down. And I will always speak out.…

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Published: May 6, 2025 11:29

NEW VIDEO: If we want to protect democracy, we must expand the number of seats in play. Marina Jenkins joins me to discuss the state of redistricting, the Supreme Court and how the fight for fair maps is going. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSdW5ZnI_K4

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Published: May 6, 2025 02:17

Did you miss today's major voting news? -Federal judge rejected GOP ploy to overturn North Carolina Supreme Court election -Indiana sued over new voter suppression law -Kansas sued over new voter suppression law Never miss another update. Subscribe to…

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Published: May 6, 2025 01:24

I grew up believing that we had learned the lessons of the German poem and Martin Luther King Jr's speeches. We would all speak out if we saw democracy threatened and the rule of law under attack. I will always speak out against wrong. I will always stand…

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Published: May 5, 2025 23:47

🚨BREAKING: In a victory for voters, a federal court has halted Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin’s efforts to overturn an election and disenfranchise thousands of voters. A federal judge has ordered the state to certify Democratic Justice Allison Riggs’…

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Published: May 5, 2025 22:54

🚨BREAKING: Federal District Court REJECTS Republican effort to overturn North Carolina Supreme Court election result. Orders the state to certify the results of the election and not proceed with the cure process. Congratulations to our clients, the ELG…

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Published: May 5, 2025 21:24

I speak out because the stakes are too high to stay quiet in the fight for democracy. Looking to get off the sidelines? Sign up for Democracy Docket to receive updates on the latest headlines and opportunities to get involved. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0

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Published: May 5, 2025 20:26

NEW VIDEO: If there is one consistent theme in voter suppression, it is that Republicans hate students voting. Now, two advocacy groups and a student voter are challenging Indiana’s new law banning the use of student ID for voting. Paige and I explain.…

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Published: May 5, 2025 19:51

Last month, Gov. Mike Braun (R) signed into law Senate Bill 10 (SB 10), which bans the use of university-issued IDs as valid voter identification at the polls. A new lawsuit calls this a “surgical attack” on student voting access as Indiana continues to…

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Published: May 5, 2025 17:51

🚨BREAKING: Advocacy groups and student voter file lawsuit challenging Indiana’s new law — Senate Bill 10 — banning the use of student ID for voting. State is engaging in a “surgical attack” on student voters as state election law does not prohibit the use…

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Published: May 5, 2025 16:44

🚨NEW: @floridadecideshealthcare.org and voters are suing the state over a recent law that makes it harder to participate in the ballot initiative process. https://www.democracydocket.com/cases/florida-direct-democracy-restrictions-challenge/

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Published: May 4, 2025 23:53

I may be the only lawyer targeted by Trump willing to speak on camera, but for me it wasn't a choice. All of us have an obligation to speak out against what Trump is doing. All of us have an obligation to fight for democracy. I am fortunate to be a lawyer…

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Published: May 4, 2025 22:44

This is what I wrote in December 2024 and what I continue to believe today. Trump is a bully and bullies prey on the weak. They understand the power of fear and exploit it. Capitulating to Trump makes you more vulnerable, not less.…

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Published: May 4, 2025 17:26

The cat-and-mouse game he has played with federal judges is rapidly turning into outright defiance. At every stage, the government asserts the presumption of good faith and regularity to shield itself from the judicial scrutiny democracy requires.…