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State Judge Throws Out Case Against Nevada Fake Electors Over Venue; AG Vows to Appeal

June 23, 2024June 23, 2024

A Nevada county judge threw out a case against the state’s six accused 2020 fake electors June 21st, not on the merits, but citing an inappropriate venue for the case. The state attorney general vows to appeal.

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.

American Democracy Minute for May 27, 2022: Redistricting Updates for OH, NY, KS & AK

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022

We have four quick updates for you on state redistricting plans we’ve talked about in past weeks for Ohio, New York, Kansas and Alaska.

American Democracy Minute for May 23, 2022

May 22, 2022May 22, 2022

An interesting pro-voter court ruling in Pennsylvania in a case brought by the ACLU could have national implications and help thousands have their vote counted.

American Democracy Minute for May 12, 2022: Courts & Legislatures Scramble to Finish Voting Maps in NY, MO & FL

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

As states near their primary election dates, legislators, redistricting commissions and the courts are scrambling to finish new voting maps, including today’s states, New York, Missouri and Florida.