The Supreme Court Only Cares About the Wealthy and Powerful
If you don’t already have money and power, the current Supreme Court majority doesn’t care about you. That must be our major takeaway from the 2023–24 term.
Litigation
Federal Court Rejects RNC and Trump Campaign’s Challenge to Nevada Ballot Receipt Deadline
A federal court swiftly rejected a lawsuit from the Republican National Committee (RNC), Nevada Republican Party and the Trump Campaign alleging that Nevada’s post-election ballot receipt deadline violates federal law and dilutes Republican votes.
Washoe County, Nevada Certifies Primary Results After Refusing To Do So Last Week
Washoe County Commissioners voted to certify the recount for primary election races on Tuesday after facing legal action for refusing to do so last week.
How the US Supreme Court Undermined Democracy in 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped one of its most consequential terms in modern history, handing down decisions that redefined the limits of presidential power and upended the wide latitude given to federal agencies to interpret laws.
Kari Lake Asks Arizona Supreme Court For 2022 Do-Over
Election-denier Kari Lake is back in court. This time, the Republican U.S. Senate hopeful is once again asking the Arizona Supreme Court for a do-over of her 2022 race.
Absentee Ballots Won’t Be Thrown Out for Witness Address Variations, Wisconsin Court of Appeals Rules
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals today largely affirmed a lower court’s decision that is expected to significantly reduce the rejection rate of absentee ballots in the state’s upcoming primary and general elections.
Utah Supreme Court Reinstates Challenge to Repeal of Anti-Gerrymandering Initiative
The Utah Supreme Court revived a claim from advocacy organizations and voters alleging that the GOP-controlled state legislature violated the state constitution when it repealed a 2018 voter-approved anti-gerrymandering initiative.
Federal Court Rejects Republican Call To Weaken Voting Rights Act
A federal court officially rejected Alabama Republicans’ attempt to drastically weaken part of the Voting Rights Act.
Federal Judge Upholds At-Large Elections for Dodge City, Kansas Commission
A federal judge ruled yesterday that Dodge City, Kansas’ at-large method for electing members to its city commission does not unlawfully discriminate against Latino voters.
Can The Voting Rights Act Survive if Individuals Can’t Sue Under Section 2?
The Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held last year that private parties can’t sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. While the decision is concerning, experts say voters still have other avenues to challenge racial discrimination.
