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Suppression of Native American Voters is on the Rise. Three Pieces of Pending Legislation Could Stop It.

October 13, 2024October 13, 2024

The ink wasn’t yet dry on the Indian Citizens Act of 1924 when voter suppression of Native Americans began. Natives have been fighting for their right to register and vote, proper representation, and fair voting districts ever since.

What if Your State’s Chief Election Executive Blocks Certification of the Presidential Election?

August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

In the last report of our series on protections against overturning the Presidential election, we consider what happens if the state official authorized to certify your state’s election results refuses to do so. It’s not as far-fetched as you think.

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.

Twelve Alleged Arizona Fake Electors Arraigned; Trump Remains an Unindicted Co-Conspirator

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

Eleven of 18 Arizona 2020 fake electors and Trump election lawyers were arraigned May 21st on nine felony counts after being indicted by a grand jury on April 26th. Former President Trump was named an unindicted co-conspirator.

Nevada Supreme Court Throws Out Citizen Ballot Initiatives on Redistricting, and May Have Damaged Future Direct Democracy Efforts in the Process

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024

Fair Maps Nevada had its ballot questions written and vetted by the secretary of state to put a citizen-run independent redistricting commission on November’s ballot. But May 10th, the Nevada Supreme Court threw them out, and may have damaged Nevada’s direct democracy in the process.