04

Apr

Casedocs, Redistricting, Redistricting LitigationEvenwel, Supreme Court

Supreme Court Decides “Evenwel” Equal Population Case: Read the Opinion

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Wash. DC - The Supreme Court just released its opinion in Evenwel v. Abott, a challenge to redistricting based on "total population" versus eligible or registered voters.  Read the pre-decision…

29

Mar

UncategorizedMotor Votor, Nevada

Nevada DMV Gets Failing Grade for Voter Registration

By Editor

Nevada - The DMV in Las Vegas is dropping the ball when it comes to complying with federal Motor Voter law, which requires states to offer voter registration applications at…

28

Mar

Redistricting, Redistricting GerrymandersVirginia

Legislative Privilege Slows Down Virginia State Legislative Map Lawsuit

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Virginia - Reform organization OneVirginia2021 wants to get into State court and litigate what they say is a heavily gerrymandered State legislative district map.  A bipartisan group of legislators wants…

24

Mar

Redistricting, Redistricting Litigationscalia, Supreme Court, washington dc

An 8 Member Supreme Court Could Be a Boon to Minority Voting Rights

By Editor

The late Justice Scalia was "no friend" to voting rights, and his absence could mean the court deadlocks on upcoming decisions regarding redistricting, voter ID, one-man one vote, and more.…

23

Mar

Redistricting, Redistricting GerrymandersCommon Cause, conference, lawid, washington dc

Common Cause Conference Gives Glimpse Into Post-Shelby Activity in the South

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Washington, DC - On March 8 - 9, Common Cause held its Blueprint for a Great Democracy convention.  This session on Race, Redistricting, and Representation gives an extensive overview of…

22

Mar

Redistricting, Redistricting LitigationVirginia, washington dc

Supreme Court: Incumbent Congressman Has a Right to His District?

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Washington, DC - This was congressman's Rep. Randy Forbes (R., Va.) argument Monday at the Supreme Court.  In an attempt to overturn a federal court in Richmond's congressional map, congressman Forbes…

08

Feb

Redistricting Gerrymanders, Redistricting Litigation, Redistricting Race RulesNorth Carolina

Federal Panel Rejects Two North Carolina Congressional Districts

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North Carolina - A federal court panel ruled late Friday that two of North Carolina’s 13 congressional districts were racially gerrymandered and must be redrawn within two weeks, sparking uncertainty…

30

Jan

Redistricting, Redistricting LitigationEvenwel, one person one vote, Supreme Court

Evenwel May Just Be an Awful Can of Worms

By Editor

Victoria Bassetti, writing for Brennan Center in this article titled "Supreme Court Redistricting Case Is New Front in Voting Wars," speaks eloquently about the dangerous thinking behind the Evenwel case…

28

Jan

Local Redistricting, Redistricting, Redistricting Race Rulesaugusta city, Georgia, local

Augusta City Election Officials Perplexed at Running Elections Without DOJ Supervision

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In this local news story, election officials in Augusta City, GA remain befuddled about how to proceed with elections without having to report to the Justice Dept. on their every…