Civil rights questions cloud "Bloody Sunday" anniversary in SelmaThe Voting Rights Act reauthorization faces significant challenges under GOP control, raising concerns about the future of civil rights discussions in education.
There's a New Lewis Powell Memo, and It's Wildly RacistAn influential Supreme Court Justice used racist language in behind-the-scenes communications to drive a decision against equitable Black representation in City of Mobile v. Bolden.
Civil rights questions cloud "Bloody Sunday" anniversary in SelmaThe Voting Rights Act reauthorization faces significant challenges under GOP control, raising concerns about the future of civil rights discussions in education.
There's a New Lewis Powell Memo, and It's Wildly RacistAn influential Supreme Court Justice used racist language in behind-the-scenes communications to drive a decision against equitable Black representation in City of Mobile v. Bolden.
Appeals Court Further Narrows Voting Rights Act's ScopeA federal appeals court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ruling that separate minority groups cannot combine to claim diluted voting power.
Court Rules Galveston Minority Voting Coalitions Not Protected Under VRAThe 2021 redistricting map, previously considered racial gerrymandering, was ruled not to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act.
Latino voting power is building in Yakima - High Country NewsThe redistricting in Yakima allows for unprecedented Latino representation in the state Senate, marking a significant political shift.
Appeals Court Further Narrows Voting Rights Act's ScopeA federal appeals court narrowed the Voting Rights Act, ruling that separate minority groups cannot combine to claim diluted voting power.
Court Rules Galveston Minority Voting Coalitions Not Protected Under VRAThe 2021 redistricting map, previously considered racial gerrymandering, was ruled not to be in violation of the Voting Rights Act.
Latino voting power is building in Yakima - High Country NewsThe redistricting in Yakima allows for unprecedented Latino representation in the state Senate, marking a significant political shift.
New state law gives Letitia James power over NY's closest election contestsNew York's Voting Rights Act grants AG Letitia James significant authority over local election-related decisions, initiating a major shift in election administration.
Roberts's Rule of Disorder in Voting Rights LawThe Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder case significantly undermined the Voting Rights Act's enforcement mechanisms, reshaping American democracy.
Supreme Court upholds Louisiana redistricting planThe U.S. Supreme Court upholds Louisiana's second majority-Black district for 2024 but allows future challenges.
Coalition of states defends voting rights act in Georgia redistricting caseEmpowering Americans through protection of Voting Rights Act Section 2 against racial discrimination in voting practices.
The Supreme Court and Young Voter TurnoutLong history of voter suppression in GeorgiaImpact of Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act in 2013
Governor Kay Ivey Signed SB1, Alabama's Anti-Absentee Ballot BillAlabama Governor signed a law banning ballot harvesting and making it a potential felony to receive payment for assisting with absentee ballots applications.The history of election changes in response to Supreme Court decisions suggests challenges to ensuring free and fair elections in Alabama.
The Supreme Court and Young Voter TurnoutLong history of voter suppression in GeorgiaImpact of Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act in 2013
Governor Kay Ivey Signed SB1, Alabama's Anti-Absentee Ballot BillAlabama Governor signed a law banning ballot harvesting and making it a potential felony to receive payment for assisting with absentee ballots applications.The history of election changes in response to Supreme Court decisions suggests challenges to ensuring free and fair elections in Alabama.