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Updates on Trump’s Immunity Challenge, AI Robocalls, and Election Denier-Fueled Hand Counting of Ballots

February 13, 2024February 13, 2024

We’re updating recent stories today, including Donald Trump’s request for a stay from the U.S. Supreme Court on his immunity case, action by the FCC on use of AI in robocalls, and more misguided attempts at large-scale hand counting of ballots.

Survey Finds Strong Support from Americans for Early Voting & Election Day Holiday Reforms, but Also Restrictive Government-Issued ID Requirements

February 12, 2024February 12, 2024

A new study by Pew Research finds Americans broadly support such democracy reforms as making election day a holiday and two weeks of in person early voting, but also think voters must use government issued ID, and voting machines should have paper backup.

Scholars Question SCOTUS Lean Toward Not Allowing States to Ban Federal Candidates, as It Tries to Navigate a 14th Amendment Minefield

February 11, 2024February 11, 2024

After oral arguments were heard February 8th in Donald Trump’s 14th Amendment eligibility case, some legal scholars voiced concerns that the pending decision could have dangerous consequences.

Arizona Legislator and 2020 Fake Elector Proposes the State Legislature – Not the Voters – Should Pick the State’s Presidential Electors

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

An Arizona State Senator has introduced a resolution to take the state’s voters out of the U.S. Presidential election process. Not surprisingly, the Senator is also under investigation as one of Arizona’s 2020 fake electors.

U.S. Supreme Court Live Stream of Oral Arguments in Donald Trump’s Eligibility for Office Under the 14th Amendment, Section 3

February 8, 2024February 8, 2024

We urge our listeners to tune into the oral arguments in the U.S. Supreme Court today, as former President Donald Trump challenges the ruling by the Colorado Supreme Court that he is ineligible for office. This is a historic moment in U.S. governing and democracy, and citizens who support the republic and the rule of law should be attentive.