Courts Archives

American Democracy Minute for June 20, 2022: NM, NH & LA Court Updates on Election Subversion, Voter Suppression & Gerrymandering

June 19, 2022June 19, 2022

Quick updates on court action on election subversion, voting rights and redistricting in the states of New Mexico, New Hampshire and Louisiana.

American Democracy Minute for June 15, 2022: Federal Appeals Court Forces New Congressional Map in Louisiana

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

A federal appeals court has given voters in Louisiana a break, lifting a lower court stay and forcing the Louisiana legislature to draw new, fairer Congressional voting districts maps which don’t dilute the voting power of majority Black communities.

American Democracy Minute for June 13, 2022: SCOTUS Allows Undated Ballots, but Dissent Shows Some Justices Unfriendly to Voters

June 12, 2022June 12, 2022

We told you earlier this month about the undated ballot case in Pennsylvania, and that it COULD have national implications. The U.S. Supreme Court has now lifted its temporary stay, but there are now more indications that the court may not be a friend to the American voter.

American Democracy Minute for June 7, 2022: Two New Mail Ballot Rejection Lawsuits in PA | McCormick Concedes to Oz in U.S. Senate Race

June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

We have updates for you on the election drama in Pennsylvania, including the undated mail-in ballot lawsuit, the Dr. Oz - David McCormick recount, and two NEW lawsuits which are challenging other mail-in ballots not counted because of minor issues.

American Democracy Minute for June 6, 2022: Federal judge finds Native Americans Denied Voter Registration Opportunities by State of SD

June 5, 2022June 5, 2022

A partial ruling on an important voting rights case was announced last week, finding the State of South Dakota denied Native Americans the opportunity to register to vote.