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US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

18 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional

Eighteen states challenge Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it infringes on constitutional rights and threatens voter access.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

A Huge Court Victory for Voting Rights Could Swing the Election-but Time Is Running Out

Nebraska's Supreme Court ruling reinstated voting rights for tens of thousands, countering illegal suppression of votes and impacting the upcoming presidential election.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Elon Musk Tries to Move Case About $1 Million Giveaway to Federal Court

Musk's petition offering $1 million to swing-state voters is under legal scrutiny, with allegations of it being an illegal lottery.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

North Carolina Supreme Court Partially Upholds GOP "Bloodless Coup" Ballot Purge

North Carolina Supreme Court partially supports Republican candidate's challenge over 65,000 ballots, impacting military and overseas voter rights.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
2 weeks ago

Statement on NC Supreme Court Decision in Griffin Election Protests

The North Carolina Supreme Court decision disqualifies military and overseas voters, raising concerns over election fairness and the rule of law.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

Three Trump Judges Just Issued a Shock Ruling That Could Wreak Havoc on the Election

The 5th Circuit's ruling jeopardizes the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day, impacting voting in several states.
US Elections
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

18 states sue over Trump's voting executive order, arguing it's unconstitutional

Eighteen states challenge Trump's executive order on voting, claiming it infringes on constitutional rights and threatens voter access.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

A Huge Court Victory for Voting Rights Could Swing the Election-but Time Is Running Out

Nebraska's Supreme Court ruling reinstated voting rights for tens of thousands, countering illegal suppression of votes and impacting the upcoming presidential election.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Elon Musk Tries to Move Case About $1 Million Giveaway to Federal Court

Musk's petition offering $1 million to swing-state voters is under legal scrutiny, with allegations of it being an illegal lottery.
US Elections
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

North Carolina Supreme Court Partially Upholds GOP "Bloodless Coup" Ballot Purge

North Carolina Supreme Court partially supports Republican candidate's challenge over 65,000 ballots, impacting military and overseas voter rights.
Social justice
fromSCSJ
2 weeks ago

Statement on NC Supreme Court Decision in Griffin Election Protests

The North Carolina Supreme Court decision disqualifies military and overseas voters, raising concerns over election fairness and the rule of law.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

Three Trump Judges Just Issued a Shock Ruling That Could Wreak Havoc on the Election

The 5th Circuit's ruling jeopardizes the counting of mail-in ballots received after Election Day, impacting voting in several states.
more#voting-rights
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago

Queens candidates go to court to get opponents kicked off the ballot

Candidates are challenging opponents' eligibility on the ballot in Queens, sparking contentious legal disputes.
US Elections
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

More Than 60,000 Voters in North Carolina Could Have Their 2024 Ballots Thrown Out

North Carolina's Court of Appeals ruling could disenfranchise over 60,000 voters, impacting the 2024 Supreme Court election.
#wisconsin
US Elections
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Elon Musk is paying voters again ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election

Elon Musk is leveraging financial incentives to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court election by asking voters to sign a petition against activist judges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Wisconsin Voters Approve Amendment Requiring Photo ID to Vote

Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment strengthening photo ID requirements at polls, solidifying existing laws and posing challenges for future rollbacks.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US Elections

Wisconsin Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging Elon Musk's $1 million payments to voters

Wisconsin Supreme Court allows Elon Musk's $1 million handouts to voters despite allegations of violating election laws.
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

Nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in Madison, prompting an investigation by state election officials into the city clerk's compliance with state law.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.'s Request to Remove His Name From Swing-State Ballots

Supreme Court denies RFK Jr.'s request to remove his name from ballots in Michigan and Wisconsin, upholding state election laws.
US Elections
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Elon Musk is paying voters again ahead of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election

Elon Musk is leveraging financial incentives to influence the Wisconsin Supreme Court election by asking voters to sign a petition against activist judges.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Wisconsin Voters Approve Amendment Requiring Photo ID to Vote

Wisconsin voters approved a constitutional amendment strengthening photo ID requirements at polls, solidifying existing laws and posing challenges for future rollbacks.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
US Elections

Wisconsin Supreme Court declines to hear case challenging Elon Musk's $1 million payments to voters

Wisconsin Supreme Court allows Elon Musk's $1 million handouts to voters despite allegations of violating election laws.
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Nearly 200 ballots went uncounted in Wisconsin and officials want to know why

Nearly 200 absentee ballots went uncounted in Madison, prompting an investigation by state election officials into the city clerk's compliance with state law.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.'s Request to Remove His Name From Swing-State Ballots

Supreme Court denies RFK Jr.'s request to remove his name from ballots in Michigan and Wisconsin, upholding state election laws.
more#wisconsin
#voter-rights
US Elections
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Election experts weigh in on what Trump's new executive order means for Massachusetts voters

The executive order seeks to overhaul US elections by requiring proof of citizenship and may limit voter access.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge individuals from voter rolls

The Supreme Court's decision permits Virginia to purge its voter rolls just before the election, raising concerns over voter disenfranchisement.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

A federal judge pauses Virginia's voter removal program until after Election Day

Virginia's voter removal program illegally purged voters too close to elections, leading to reinstatement orders from a federal judge.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Resume Its Purge of Voter Registrations

The Supreme Court's ruling allows Virginia to continue voter registration purges aimed at non-citizens, despite federal law prohibitions.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Law

Here's What's Been Going On at the Supreme Court While We've All Been Distracted

The Supreme Court's ruling endorses the legal purging of voter rolls shortly before elections, potentially escalating voter suppression efforts.
US Elections
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Election experts weigh in on what Trump's new executive order means for Massachusetts voters

The executive order seeks to overhaul US elections by requiring proof of citizenship and may limit voter access.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge individuals from voter rolls

The Supreme Court's decision permits Virginia to purge its voter rolls just before the election, raising concerns over voter disenfranchisement.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

A federal judge pauses Virginia's voter removal program until after Election Day

Virginia's voter removal program illegally purged voters too close to elections, leading to reinstatement orders from a federal judge.
fromtime.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Supreme Court Allows Virginia to Resume Its Purge of Voter Registrations

The Supreme Court's ruling allows Virginia to continue voter registration purges aimed at non-citizens, despite federal law prohibitions.
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago
Law

Here's What's Been Going On at the Supreme Court While We've All Been Distracted

The Supreme Court's ruling endorses the legal purging of voter rolls shortly before elections, potentially escalating voter suppression efforts.
more#voter-rights
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Federal election commissioner says Trump is trying to improperly remove her

Trump's attempt to remove an FEC commissioner is deemed unlawful by experts, highlighting concerns about political interference in campaign finance regulation.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Albany Dems look to keep Elise Stefanik's critical NY House seat vacant in effort to thwart Trump

New York lawmakers may delay a special election for a House seat to counter President Trump's agenda.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Federal election commissioner says Trump is trying to improperly remove her

Trump's attempt to remove an FEC commissioner is deemed unlawful by experts, highlighting concerns about political interference in campaign finance regulation.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Albany Dems look to keep Elise Stefanik's critical NY House seat vacant in effort to thwart Trump

New York lawmakers may delay a special election for a House seat to counter President Trump's agenda.
more#trump-administration
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
SF politics

A California Republican won an Assembly seat he didn't want. Now taxpayers are paying for a new election

Vince Fong won two races despite not wanting the Assembly seat, leading to potential special election costs.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

South Korean opposition leader convicted for violating election law

Lee Jae-myung intends to appeal a ruling that may prevent him from running for president in 2027 due to election law violations.
California
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Why California Takes So Long to Count Votesand How Florida Does It So Fast

California's election system is intentionally designed to be accessible, impacting vote counting speed compared to states like Florida.
#trump
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Trump hush-money judge delays ruling on whether to throw out conviction

Judge postpones ruling on Trump's presidential immunity appeal, reflecting ongoing legal challenges and implications for his 2024 campaign.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
Law

MAGA Architect Of 2020 Election Denial Invited By American Bar Association To Give Election Law CLE

Mark Martin's legal influence during the 2020 election demonstrates a lack of accountability for lawyers involved in undermining democracy.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Trump hush-money judge delays ruling on whether to throw out conviction

Judge postpones ruling on Trump's presidential immunity appeal, reflecting ongoing legal challenges and implications for his 2024 campaign.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
Law

MAGA Architect Of 2020 Election Denial Invited By American Bar Association To Give Election Law CLE

Mark Martin's legal influence during the 2020 election demonstrates a lack of accountability for lawyers involved in undermining democracy.
more#trump
#elon-musk
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Elon Musk is offering people $1 million to vote

Musk's $1 million raffle raises significant legal concerns regarding election law violations, specifically relating to financial incentives for voting.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
6 months ago

Musk's $1M election lotto merits legal look, says governor

Musk's $1 million daily giveaway to swing state voters raises potential legal scrutiny regarding election law violations, according to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Elon Musk is offering voters $1 million to sign his PAC petition. Is it legal?

Elon Musk's financial incentives for voters raise legal concerns regarding election laws and the influence of money in politics.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Musk ordered to Philly court over election lottery legality

Elon Musk's election petition lottery faces legal scrutiny as it is considered potentially illegal and aimed at influencing voters in the upcoming election.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Gov. Shapiro calls Musk's $1M offer to Pennsylvania voters 'deeply concerning'

Elon Musk is giving away $1 million daily in Pennsylvania to encourage petition signatures, raising legal and ethical concerns about electoral integrity.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Verge
6 months ago

Elon Musk is offering people $1 million to vote

Musk's $1 million raffle raises significant legal concerns regarding election law violations, specifically relating to financial incentives for voting.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
6 months ago

Musk's $1M election lotto merits legal look, says governor

Musk's $1 million daily giveaway to swing state voters raises potential legal scrutiny regarding election law violations, according to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
6 months ago

Elon Musk is offering voters $1 million to sign his PAC petition. Is it legal?

Elon Musk's financial incentives for voters raise legal concerns regarding election laws and the influence of money in politics.
Miscellaneous
fromTheregister
5 months ago

Musk ordered to Philly court over election lottery legality

Elon Musk's election petition lottery faces legal scrutiny as it is considered potentially illegal and aimed at influencing voters in the upcoming election.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Gov. Shapiro calls Musk's $1M offer to Pennsylvania voters 'deeply concerning'

Elon Musk is giving away $1 million daily in Pennsylvania to encourage petition signatures, raising legal and ethical concerns about electoral integrity.
more#elon-musk
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Judge Allows Unusual G.O.P. Strategy to Pump Money Into Senate Races

Senate Republicans can now use a controversial advertising strategy to increase campaign spending in key battleground states before the 2024 elections.
fromAbove the Law
5 months ago
Law

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

Legal obligations can persist even in informal agreements, emphasizing the importance of arbitration clauses.
Walmart's hiring of a Supreme Court lawyer signals its proactive legal strategy amid potential litigation.
Abortion rights are emerging as a critical issue on swing-state ballots in upcoming elections.
Election-related lawsuits are rising, but many may not significantly affect the electoral landscape.
#civil-rights
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia's controversial purge

Error-prone voter removal protocols raise concerns about preventing eligible citizens from voting, exemplified by Nadra Wilson's case.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

US supreme court rules Virginia can continue removing voters from rolls

Virginia can retain its decision to not restore 1,600 voter registrations ahead of the upcoming election as decided by the US Supreme Court.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

U.S. citizens are among the voters removed in Virginia's controversial purge

Error-prone voter removal protocols raise concerns about preventing eligible citizens from voting, exemplified by Nadra Wilson's case.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

US supreme court rules Virginia can continue removing voters from rolls

Virginia can retain its decision to not restore 1,600 voter registrations ahead of the upcoming election as decided by the US Supreme Court.
more#civil-rights
US news
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Elon Musk's $1 million offer raises new legal questions

Musk is using financial incentives in Pennsylvania to boost conservative voter registration, raising legal questions regarding election laws.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Don't count on a recount to change the winner in close elections this fall. They rarely do

Most election recounts rarely change the outcome, confirming the reliability of initial counts.
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