Ruling against date requirement on ballots is voided by Pennsylvania Supreme Court
The decision, focusing on the court’s jurisdiction rather than the case’s merits, could cause thousands of mail ballots to be rejected in November’s election.
Tag: VOTING RIGHTS
GOP senators push to tie voter ID bill to government funding
Republican Sens. Rick Scott of Florida, Mike Lee of Utah, Roger Marshall of Kansas, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin and Tommy Tuberville of Alabama created bill.
Florida Supreme Court decision could eliminate minority voter protections across the state
Florida Supreme Court decision on a Congressional map by the office of Ron DeSantis could eliminate minority voter protections.
Congressional Democrats, civil rights leaders call for changes in the Senate filibuster
Democratic lawmakers and a coalition of civil rights leaders Tuesday urged Congress to reform the filibuster in order to pass voting rights legislation next Congress.
How unfounded Republican claims about noncitizen voting could cost some eligible voters their rights
Echoing Trump’s falsehoods, House Republicans are pushing the issue again with a proof-of-citizenship proposal. Some experts see a ploy to sow doubts about the election.
U.S. House GOP sets up fight over noncitizen voting in bill averting government shutdown
As Congress returns from a five-week recess Monday, House Republicans have attached a provision to bar noncitizens from voting in federal elections — which is already unlawful.
‘Unhinged and Undemocratic’: Florida Cops Question Abortion Petition Signers
Election police question citizens who signed a petition."This is what state-authorized election interference looks like," said the ACLU of Florida.
Ken Paxton Doesn’t Want Citizens Registering To Vote—Sues Travis County
Ken Paxton and Texas Republicans REALLY don't want more voters. They filed a similar lawsuit earlier this week against Bexar County, which includes San Antonio.
Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over voter registration outreach effort
The move by Ken Paxton escalates Texas Republicans’ brewing fight with urban counties over proactively sent applications to unregistered voters.
Pennsylvania Court Rules That Mail ballots can’t be rejected over improper date on envelope
Republicans will appeal the decision in a case brought by civil rights groups, setting up a clash at the state Supreme Court over whether or not they can throw out ballots.
Anti-trans laws may complicate access to the ballot for trans voters
Advocacy groups are mobilizing to safeguard access to the ballot as states implement laws that could deter trans people from voting in November.
Michigan voters who cast two ballots Won’t Be Charged
The four voters who cast two ballots in the August primary won’t face charges, Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido said Thursday.
Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans
Texas Republicans are clashing again with the state’s most populous county over voting. The county plans to ID eligible voters and send them registration forms.
Abbott Highlights Names Deleted From Texas Voter Rolls
Abbott says a million names were removed. Most were people who died or moved out of state, but the he also highlighted some who were flagged as noncitizens.
DOJ targets 2 Wisconsin towns over lack of accessible voting machines
Thornapple and Lawrence in Rusk County allegedly didn’t have machines to accommodate voters with disabilities in April, as required by law. The Justice Department said it might sue.
Five of Pennsylvania’s ‘fake electors’ from 2020 are back on Trump’s 2024 slate
The Republicans cast ballots and signed an ‘alternative’ certificate for Trump, as if he had won the popular vote. Would they do it again?
