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Appeals Court Further Narrows Voting Rights Act's Scope

A 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 VRA

The 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 News

The 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 Scope

A 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 VRA

The 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 News

The redistricting in Yakima allows for unprecedented Latino representation in the state Senate, marking a significant political shift.
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New state law gives Letitia James power over NY's closest election contests

New York's Voting Rights Act grants AG Letitia James significant authority over local election-related decisions, initiating a major shift in election administration.
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Roberts's Rule of Disorder in Voting Rights Law

The Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder case significantly undermined the Voting Rights Act's enforcement mechanisms, reshaping American democracy.

There's a New Lewis Powell Memo, and It's Wildly Racist

An 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.

A federal court declines to revisit a ruling that could weaken the Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court has denied a request to revisit a ruling that could undermine a key tool for enforcing the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in the election process.
The ruling could turn into the next U.S. Supreme Court battle that limits the scope of the landmark civil rights law.

Roberts's Rule of Disorder in Voting Rights Law

The Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder case significantly undermined the Voting Rights Act's enforcement mechanisms, reshaping American democracy.

There's a New Lewis Powell Memo, and It's Wildly Racist

An 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.

A federal court declines to revisit a ruling that could weaken the Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court has denied a request to revisit a ruling that could undermine a key tool for enforcing the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in the election process.
The ruling could turn into the next U.S. Supreme Court battle that limits the scope of the landmark civil rights law.
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Supreme Court upholds Louisiana redistricting plan

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds Louisiana's second majority-Black district for 2024 but allows future challenges.

Court orders Alabama congressional map include second Black district after Republicans defy Voting Rights Act

A federal court ordered Alabama to create a new congressional map with two Black-majority districts to comply with the Voting Rights Act.
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Inside the GOP's Secret Assault on the Voting Rights Act in Washington State

Republican Paul Graves consulted with powerful Republicans to challenge new legislative maps favoring Latino voters.
A covert attack was launched to counter the lawsuit by Latino voters, with a countersuit claiming discrimination against white people.

Coalition of states defends voting rights act in Georgia redistricting case

Empowering Americans through protection of Voting Rights Act Section 2 against racial discrimination in voting practices.

Inside the GOP's Secret Assault on the Voting Rights Act in Washington State

Republican Paul Graves consulted with powerful Republicans to challenge new legislative maps favoring Latino voters.
A covert attack was launched to counter the lawsuit by Latino voters, with a countersuit claiming discrimination against white people.

Coalition of states defends voting rights act in Georgia redistricting case

Empowering Americans through protection of Voting Rights Act Section 2 against racial discrimination in voting practices.
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Racial Turnout Gap Has Widened With a Weakened Voting Rights Act, Study Finds

The Supreme Court's 2013 decision on the Voting Rights Act led to increased racial turnout gap in formerly covered jurisdictions.

The Supreme Court and Young Voter Turnout

Long history of voter suppression in Georgia
Impact of Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act in 2013

Governor Kay Ivey Signed SB1, Alabama's Anti-Absentee Ballot Bill

Alabama 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.

Racial Turnout Gap Has Widened With a Weakened Voting Rights Act, Study Finds

The Supreme Court's 2013 decision on the Voting Rights Act led to increased racial turnout gap in formerly covered jurisdictions.

The Supreme Court and Young Voter Turnout

Long history of voter suppression in Georgia
Impact of Supreme Court decision on Voting Rights Act in 2013

Governor Kay Ivey Signed SB1, Alabama's Anti-Absentee Ballot Bill

Alabama 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.
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Supreme Court Served Up Another Chance to Kill Voting Rights Act

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared abortion restrictions as unconstitutional under the state's Equal Rights Amendment.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit refused to reconsider an earlier ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act.

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Won't Revisit Arkansas Voting Case, Further Damaging Voting Rights Act

Conservative legal project refuses to hear appeal that could limit the scope of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Federal law does not allow private groups and individuals to sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, only the head of the Justice Department can bring these lawsuits.

3 novel legal arguments by Republicans that threaten the Voting Rights Act in 2024

Legal challenges to the Voting Rights Act are expected to continue in 2023.
Conservative legal groups are raising novel arguments that threaten to erode protections against racial discrimination in the election process.

Conservative Group Wins Legal Victory Over 2020 Voting Challenges in Georgia

A federal judge ruled that True the Vote's efforts to challenge voter eligibility in Georgia did not violate the Voting Rights Act.
The decision will likely encourage conservative activists searching for voter fraud during the 2024 presidential election.

Civil rights groups appeal court ruling that threatens Voting Rights Act enforcement

Civil rights organizations are asking the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to review a ruling that threatens to weaken the Voting Rights Act's protections.
The ruling upheld a lower court decision that found private individuals and groups do not have the right to sue under section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

Video: The Latest Challenge to the Voting Rights Act

A recent court ruling in Arkansas could weaken the Voting Rights Act and make it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting practices.
The ruling by the 8th Circuit appeals court would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under section 2 of the law.

Video: The Latest Challenge to the Voting Rights Act

A recent court ruling in Arkansas could weaken the Voting Rights Act and make it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting practices.
The ruling by the 8th Circuit appeals court would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under section 2 of the law.

Video: The Latest Challenge to the Voting Rights Act

A recent court ruling in Arkansas could weaken the Voting Rights Act and make it harder to challenge racially discriminatory voting practices.
The ruling by the 8th Circuit appeals court would effectively bar private citizens and civil rights groups from suing under section 2 of the law.
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Pennsylvania vote decided by drawing lots
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals impacting SCOTUS agenda
Texas booksellers challenge sex-content rating law
Trump-appointed judge weakens Voting Rights Act
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The Supreme Court May Be Poised to Kill the Voting Rights Act Once and for All

The right wing has targeted the Voting Rights Act since it was enacted in 1965.
A panel of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that only the DOJ can file lawsuits to enforce voting rights under the Voting Rights Act.

A Rando Trump Judge Just Blew a Giant Hole in the Voting Rights Act

Judge Stras's decision makes the Voting Rights Act virtually unenforceable in seven states.
The Eighth Circuit ruled that private citizens could not sue to protect their voting rights.
If the ruling is upheld, only the attorney general can challenge states that violate voting rights.

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Pennsylvania vote decided by drawing lots
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals impacting SCOTUS agenda
Texas booksellers challenge sex-content rating law
Trump-appointed judge weakens Voting Rights Act
Insurance and the Federal Circuit in focus

The Supreme Court May Be Poised to Kill the Voting Rights Act Once and for All

The right wing has targeted the Voting Rights Act since it was enacted in 1965.
A panel of the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that only the DOJ can file lawsuits to enforce voting rights under the Voting Rights Act.

A Rando Trump Judge Just Blew a Giant Hole in the Voting Rights Act

Judge Stras's decision makes the Voting Rights Act virtually unenforceable in seven states.
The Eighth Circuit ruled that private citizens could not sue to protect their voting rights.
If the ruling is upheld, only the attorney general can challenge states that violate voting rights.
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