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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.

MLK Day: Biden says Americans must 'pay attention' to preserve and advance civil rights icon's legacy | amNewYork

President Joe Biden made a historical pilgrimage Sunday to "America's freedom church" to mark Martin Luther King's birthday, saying democracy was at a perilous moment and that the civil rights leader's life and legacy "show us the way and we should pay attention."As the first sitting president to deliver a Sunday morning sermon at King's Ebenezer Baptist Church, Biden cited the telling question that King himself once asked of the nation.

Biden marks MLK's birthday, legacy at historic Atlanta church

WILMINGTON, Del.President Joe Biden made a historical pilgrimage Sunday to America's freedom church to mark Martin Luther King's birthday, saying democracy was at a perilous moment and that the civil rights leader's life and legacy "show us the way and we should pay attention.As the first sitting president to deliver a Sunday morning sermon at King's Ebenezer Baptist Church, Biden cited the telling question that King himself once asked of the nation.

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.

MLK Day: Biden says Americans must 'pay attention' to preserve and advance civil rights icon's legacy | amNewYork

President Joe Biden made a historical pilgrimage Sunday to "America's freedom church" to mark Martin Luther King's birthday, saying democracy was at a perilous moment and that the civil rights leader's life and legacy "show us the way and we should pay attention."As the first sitting president to deliver a Sunday morning sermon at King's Ebenezer Baptist Church, Biden cited the telling question that King himself once asked of the nation.

Biden marks MLK's birthday, legacy at historic Atlanta church

WILMINGTON, Del.President Joe Biden made a historical pilgrimage Sunday to America's freedom church to mark Martin Luther King's birthday, saying democracy was at a perilous moment and that the civil rights leader's life and legacy "show us the way and we should pay attention.As the first sitting president to deliver a Sunday morning sermon at King's Ebenezer Baptist Church, Biden cited the telling question that King himself once asked of the nation.
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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.

Federal Court Guts Enforcement of Voting Rights Act in "Catastrophic" Ruling

A conservative three-judge panel on the US federal court struck down the primary enforcement mechanism of the Voting Rights Act, which experts believe will be catastrophic for voting rights.
The ruling limits the ability of private litigants, like voting and civil rights groups, to bring lawsuits challenging discriminatory practices in redistricting and election administration under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The decision leaves the Justice Department as the main entity with the ability to bring lawsuits when electoral maps or changes to election administration rules have discriminatory effects on voters.

Federal Court Guts Enforcement of Voting Rights Act in "Catastrophic" Ruling

A conservative three-judge panel on the US federal court struck down the primary enforcement mechanism of the Voting Rights Act, which experts believe will be catastrophic for voting rights.
The ruling limits the ability of private litigants, like voting and civil rights groups, to bring lawsuits challenging discriminatory practices in redistricting and election administration under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The decision leaves the Justice Department as the main entity with the ability to bring lawsuits when electoral maps or changes to election administration rules have discriminatory effects on voters.

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.

Federal appeals court upholds several voter restrictions enacted by Florida Republicans

A federal appeals court has upheld several provisions of a restrictive election law in Florida that was passed by the GOP-controlled legislature in 2021.A divided panel of the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals reversed most of a ruling by a trial judge last year that said the provisions in question violated the Constitution and the Voting Rights Act by intentionally targeting Black voters.

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.

Federal Court Guts Enforcement of Voting Rights Act in "Catastrophic" Ruling

A conservative three-judge panel on the US federal court struck down the primary enforcement mechanism of the Voting Rights Act, which experts believe will be catastrophic for voting rights.
The ruling limits the ability of private litigants, like voting and civil rights groups, to bring lawsuits challenging discriminatory practices in redistricting and election administration under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The decision leaves the Justice Department as the main entity with the ability to bring lawsuits when electoral maps or changes to election administration rules have discriminatory effects on voters.

Federal Court Guts Enforcement of Voting Rights Act in "Catastrophic" Ruling

A conservative three-judge panel on the US federal court struck down the primary enforcement mechanism of the Voting Rights Act, which experts believe will be catastrophic for voting rights.
The ruling limits the ability of private litigants, like voting and civil rights groups, to bring lawsuits challenging discriminatory practices in redistricting and election administration under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The decision leaves the Justice Department as the main entity with the ability to bring lawsuits when electoral maps or changes to election administration rules have discriminatory effects on voters.

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.

Federal appeals court upholds several voter restrictions enacted by Florida Republicans

A federal appeals court has upheld several provisions of a restrictive election law in Florida that was passed by the GOP-controlled legislature in 2021.A divided panel of the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals reversed most of a ruling by a trial judge last year that said the provisions in question violated the Constitution and the Voting Rights Act by intentionally targeting Black voters.
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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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Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act by barring private citizens and civil rights groups from filing lawsuits under Section 2.
The ruling is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court where the conservative majority has previously weakened the Voting Rights Act.
If the ruling stands, it would remove a crucial aspect of the Voting Rights Act, as most challenges to discriminatory laws are brought by private citizens and civil rights groups.

Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act by barring private citizens and civil rights groups from filing lawsuits under Section 2.
The ruling is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court where the conservative majority has previously weakened the Voting Rights Act.
If the ruling stands, it would remove a crucial aspect of the Voting Rights Act, as most challenges to discriminatory laws are brought by private citizens and civil rights groups.

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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.

Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially eroding protections under the law.
The court found that only the U.S. attorney general can enforce Section 2, which requires political maps to include districts where minority populations' preferred candidates can win elections.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's decision to dismiss a case brought by the NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.

Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act by barring private citizens and civil rights groups from filing lawsuits under Section 2.
The ruling is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court where the conservative majority has previously weakened the Voting Rights Act.
If the ruling stands, it would remove a crucial aspect of the Voting Rights Act, as most challenges to discriminatory laws are brought by private citizens and civil rights groups.

Federal Court Moves to Drastically Weaken Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruling weakens the Voting Rights Act by barring private citizens and civil rights groups from filing lawsuits under Section 2.
The ruling is almost certain to be appealed to the Supreme Court where the conservative majority has previously weakened the Voting Rights Act.
If the ruling stands, it would remove a crucial aspect of the Voting Rights Act, as most challenges to discriminatory laws are brought by private citizens and civil rights groups.

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.

Federal appeals court deals blow to Voting Rights Act

A federal appeals court ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, potentially eroding protections under the law.
The court found that only the U.S. attorney general can enforce Section 2, which requires political maps to include districts where minority populations' preferred candidates can win elections.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's decision to dismiss a case brought by the NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.
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8th Circuit Decides To Wildly Limit Enforcement Of The Voting Rights Act

The Eighth Circuit ruled that individuals and organizations cannot file suit under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
This decision goes against well-established precedent and undermines the promise of Section 2.
The dissenting judge criticized the majority's decision as an attempt to predict future Supreme Court decisions.

Federal Appeals Court Deals Blow to Voting Rights Act

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, potentially weakening protections under the law.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's dismissal of a case brought by the Arkansas NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.

Federal Appeals Court Deals Blow to Voting Rights Act

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that private individuals and groups cannot sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, potentially weakening protections under the law.
The decision affirmed a lower judge's dismissal of a case brought by the Arkansas NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel.
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5 Things to Know About Jennifer McClellan, the First Black Woman to Represent Virginia in Congress - Washingtonian

On Tuesday, Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan won a special election for the state's 4th Congressional district, becoming the first Black woman to represent the state in Congress.She beat conservative pastor Leon Benjamin to fill a seat left vacant by Donald McEachin, who died of colorectal cancer in November of 2022.

Journalists on the campaign trail mend trust with the public

Next year, the 2024 presidential election season begins in earnest, and with it, our profession's attempt to make sense of who and where we are as a country.I've gotten way into meditating during the pandemic, and so I offer this mantra on repeat to my colleagues to help guide our reporting over the next two years: Vox populi, vox dei, which is Latin, not Sanskrit, for "The voice of the people is the voice of God."

5 Things to Know About Jennifer McClellan, the First Black Woman to Represent Virginia in Congress - Washingtonian

On Tuesday, Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan won a special election for the state's 4th Congressional district, becoming the first Black woman to represent the state in Congress.She beat conservative pastor Leon Benjamin to fill a seat left vacant by Donald McEachin, who died of colorectal cancer in November of 2022.

Journalists on the campaign trail mend trust with the public

Next year, the 2024 presidential election season begins in earnest, and with it, our profession's attempt to make sense of who and where we are as a country.I've gotten way into meditating during the pandemic, and so I offer this mantra on repeat to my colleagues to help guide our reporting over the next two years: Vox populi, vox dei, which is Latin, not Sanskrit, for "The voice of the people is the voice of God."
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