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The DOJ’s voting section has severely dropped from an estimated 30 attorneys to only three. A former DOJ attorney warns the change could lead to ā€œfewer people having access to vote.ā€ hubs.ly/Q03mmQX40

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During a Democratic-led hearing on the SAVE Act, LULAC CEO Juan ProaƱo spoke out against the bill's documentary proof of citizenship requirement, saying he believes its most insidious effect is a "deep cultural discouragement of votingā€ for Latino and immigrant communities.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer: ā€œThis SAVE Act is one of the most despicable acts of legislation that I’ve ever seen... and it’s not going to pass the Senate. Period.ā€

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A federal appeals court panel appeared open to reinstating a lawsuit challenging voter intimidation in Georgia. The lawsuit could make it harder for anti-voting groups to contest the eligibility of large numbers of voters. hubs.ly/Q03mmGdg0

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ICYMI: Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs was sworn in Tuesday after a six-month legal battle against Republican Judge Jefferson Griffin, who sought to overturn the results of the 2024 election. hubs.ly/Q03mmHCd0

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TODAY: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in three lawsuits challenging the nationwide injunctions that blocked President Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship from taking effect. Background: hubs.ly/Q03mCkx_0

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The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals cut off a key avenue of enforcing racial discrimination issues under the Voting Rights Act in seven states. hubs.ly/Q03mCm0t0

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ā€œVoter suppression has evolved into subtler but no less pernicious schemes, in which officials use administrative rules and red tape to limit ballot access,ā€ Max Flusgrath writes. hubs.ly/Q03mCKs20

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NEW: While Jefferson Griffin’s concession is great news for voters and fair elections, Republicans still have other maneuvers up their sleeve to undermine democracy in North Carolina,ā€ Billy Coriher writes. hubs.ly/Q03mClpc0

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NEW: Trump’s second term has been marked by continued attempts to take over federal agencies and expand his power. In the past few days, the President has added the Library of Congress and the U.S. Copyright Office to his list of targets. hubs.ly/Q03mPB3m0

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The Texas House passed a bill Tuesday that would permit the concealed carry of handguns at a polling location. The bill is headed to the state Senate for consideration. hubs.ly/Q03mCkDW0

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An informed electorate is the backbone of a healthy democracy. That’s why our newsletters break down the biggest threats to your voting rights with expert insight and zero fluff. Subscribe here: hubs.ly/Q03mClqn0

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BREAKING: Voting rights groups sued Louisiana over a new law that forces voters to show proof of citizenship without saying what counts as proof. The plaintiffs call the law a ā€œsolution in search of a phantom threat.ā€ hubs.ly/Q03mT4nN0

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Republicans now have an iron grip on the courts and elections in North Carolina. This could be bad news for voters. Billy Corriher explains how the GOP is maneuvering to undermine elections. hubs.ly/Q03mCmnR0

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ā€œWhen 2028 rolls around, voters will have the opportunity to oust three corrupt Republican justices who tried to help Griffin steal an election.ā€ Billy Corriher writes. hubs.ly/Q03mRGbj0

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Threats to democracy aren’t always loud. Sometimes, they’re buried in court filings and judicial opinions. That’s where we come in, digging through the fine print so you know where the danger lies. Sign up for our free newsletters for the full story: hubs.ly/Q03mRHSN0

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NEW: Elon Musk’s DOGE is collecting vast amounts of personal information on millions of people in the U.S. But since his department is funded like a federal agency, you can request info on what it has on you. hubs.ly/Q03mXxht0

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ā€œTo protect democracy, we all must stay engaged day in and day out. We can’t just show up right before an election and tune out afterward,ā€ Marc Elias, RealtorĀ®.bsky.social writes. hubs.ly/Q03mRM2M0