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Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, ruling that private plaintiffs can't sue
A divided federal appeals court on Monday ruled that private individuals and groups such as the NAACP do not have the ability to sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act, a decision that contradicts decades of precedent and could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.
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Alabama Republicans reject call for 2nd majority Black district, despite Supreme Court ruling
Alabama Republicans have rejected proposals to create a second majority Black voting district, despite an order from the U.S. Supreme Court to redraw congressional district boundaries.
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Supreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost power of Black voters
The Supreme Court has lifted its hold on a Louisiana case that could force the state to redraw congressional districts to boost Black voting power.
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Supreme Court strikes down Alabama's congressional map in win for Black voters
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, ordering the creation of a second district with a large Black population.
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GOP unveils program to get Republicans voting early: ‘Change the culture'
Conservatives have called for the party to emphasize early voting after a disappointing 2022 midterms and a years-long campaign from Trump and his allies to cast doubt on the system.
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Chris Christie kicks off 2024 GOP presidential bid with swipes at Trump
Republican former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie kicked off his presidential campaign Tuesday evening, promising to be the only candidate in a crowded GOP primary field willing to directly take on former President Donald Trump. Christie, who also ran for president in 2016, began his bid under the slogan “Because the truth matters” with a town hall in New Hampshire,…
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Supreme Court tossed out the heart of Voting Rights Act a decade ago. The next ruling could go further
The justices are expected to rule in the coming weeks in another case out of Alabama that could make it much more difficult for minority groups to sue over gerrymandered political maps that dilute their representation
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Ex-New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Planning to Launch GOP Presidential Campaign Next Week
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is expected to launch his second campaign for the Republican nomination for president next week in New Hampshire.
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‘A Real and Imminent Threat': Security Experts Warn of Foreign Cyber Threat to 2024 Voting
Top state election and cybersecurity officials on Thursday warned about threats posed by Russia and other foreign adversaries ahead of the 2024 elections, noting that America’s decentralized system of thousands of local voting jurisdictions creates a particular vulnerability.
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Few Voting Issues Seen as US Decides Congress' Balance of Power During Joe Biden's Term
Few major voting problems have been reported around the country, though there were hiccups typical of most Election Days. This election could have a profound impact on Biden’s next two years.
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What to Know About Voting by Mail in the California November 8 Midterm Election
Just a few years ago, about half of California voters were using mail-in ballots. But in the last three elections, about 90 percent of people who voted in California were voting by mail. If you have a mail-in ballot in California, here’s how to vote, and make sure your vote is counted.
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Six Additional Voting Centers Open in San Mateo County
Six additional voting centers have opened Saturday in San Mateo County, according to the county elections department.
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Early In-Person Voting to Kick Off in Sonoma County
Early in-person voting in Sonoma County for the Nov. 8 election begins on Saturday, the county announced.