Voting Rights News
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Virginia governor faces scrutiny over voting rights letters sent to dead
Some families of deceased residents say they received official notices from Governor Abigail Spanberger's office restoring voting rights to their late relatives.
Mississippi redistricting: Residents protest GOP map-drawing efforts
After the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, Mississippi Republicans are looking to redraw congressional maps, sparking pushback from voters.
DNC sues Trump administration over last-minute overseas voting changes
The Democratic National Committee is calling out the Pentagon for scrubbing key ballot request options right before the election.
Trump Administration Struggles as Voter Roll Lawsuits Get Shut Down
The DOJ has lost 26 cases in its attempt to force states to hand over sensitive, unredacted voter data.
Donald Trump allies may use the 'counting window' to disrupt election
With midterms approaching, experts worry that the post-election wait could be a flashpoint for unfounded claims and federal interference.
Supreme Court: Trump admin gets green light on controversial voter database
The high court just blocked a lower judge's order, letting officials resume checking voter citizenship status against federal records.
Crystal Mason acquitted in Texas illegal voting case after 10-year battle
The state's highest court has let an acquittal stand, finally closing a long-running legal saga over a provisional ballot cast by mistake.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco ordered to return 650k seized ballots
The California Supreme Court ruled that the sheriff’s move to seize ballots during an election investigation was totally unlawful.